noun
splendid haiku; well-turned phrase
A refined or excellent verse, especially a haiku, or a cleverly crafted expression. Used in literary and poetic contexts.
この句会では毎回、参加者が持ち寄った秀句を鑑賞する。
At this haiku gathering, participants appreciate the splendid haiku they bring each time.
彼のスピーチには、思わずうなるような秀句がいくつも散りばめられていた。
His speech was studded with many well-turned phrases that made the audience murmur in admiration.