Noun
A short poem treating concisely and pointedly of a single thought or event. The modern epigram is so contrived as to surprise the reader with a witticism or ingenious turn of thought, and is often satirical in character.
An effusion of wit; a bright thought tersely and sharply expressed, whether in verse or prose.
The style of the epigram.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAll will receive prize money and a publishing contract with Epigram Books. Source: Internet
An epigram by Pope Damasus I (366–384) in honor of Peter and Paul reads: "You that are looking for the names of Peter and Paul, you must know that the saints have lived here." Source: Internet
Although the authenticity of this epigram was accepted for many centuries, it was probably not composed for Agathon the tragedian, nor was it composed by Plato. Source: Internet
During the early 20th century, the rhymed epigram couplet form developed into a fixed verse image form, with an integral title as the third line. Source: Internet
Armstrong prepared his famous epigram on his own. Source: Internet
Greek epigram was actually much more diverse, as the Milan Papyrus now indicates. Source: Internet