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

  • (..) Sure. Staying here all night, uninvited. Surprise is the most important element of attack. Besides, you're not up on your private eye literature. When they're in trouble, it's always their Girl Friday who gets them out of it. Is she the girl that saves them from the clutches (..)
    1954 Rear Window