“Pois” or “Poise”

Overview

pois / poise are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pois: (noun) Hawaiian dish of taro root pounded to a paste and often allowed to ferment.

poise: (noun) a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second. (noun) a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium. (verb) be motionless, in suspension. (verb) cause to be balanced or suspended. (verb) hold or carry in equilibrium.

Pronunciation

pois: NA

poise: p·OY·z

Trends

📈 See Trends