literature

Definition

  • noun: written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance
  • noun: 'literary' culture
  • synonyms: erudition, learning, belles-lettres

Examples

  • To be knowledgeable about the latest technology, you've got to keep abreast of the (relevant) 'literature'.

  • Her education gave her an appreciation for great 'literature'.

  • Can you send me some 'literature' about your product?

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Their mother smiled and said with a purr, 'Fine, but at least you should brush your fur.'" Now you brush the fur. This is literature? A -year-old could have written this. All right. "Three little kittens with fur all brushed said, 'We can't sleep, (..)
    2010 Despicable Me