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anth

anth

9.9
A published collection of short stories or poems
  • noun
  • /ænθ/
  • Informal
translation icon : antología
  • I just finished reading that new anth of short stories.

Examples

  • The latest anth features a diverse range of poems from contemporary authors.

  • Have you seen the latest poetry anth by local authors?

  • She was thrilled when her poem was accepted for the school's annual anth.

  • The editor asked if I wanted to contribute a short story to the new anth.

  • Writers from all over the country submitted their work to the summer anth.

  • Many students enjoy reading the anth compiled by their literature professor, which includes classic tales.

  • She contributed a short story to the college's anth celebrating student creativity.

Synonyms

anthology
vsanth
35 5.6

A book of poems, stories, or short writings by different writers

is the informal abbreviated form used instead of that formal name
compilation
vsanth
28 3.5

A collection of songs, stories, and data gathered into one book or album

refers specifically to a published literary collection rather than any gathered items
garland
vsanth
  • Archaic
3 8.1

A book of short poems and stories by different writers

is broader in scope and not limited to short poetic pieces
chapbook
vsanth
  • Literature
2 7.8

A small, inexpensive book of poems or short stories often self-published

is the informal abbreviation for a general published collection not about size or price
miscellany
vsanth
  • Literature
7.9

A collection of short writings like poems or stories by different authors

is used for a more curated and named published collection rather than mixed assortment

Surface Forms

anth singular
anths plural

Etymology

Anth is an informal short form of anthology, which comes from the Greek root anthos meaning 'flower'. An anthology was seen like a 'bouquet' of poems, so anth is a quick way to say a small collection of writing.