A palindrome is a word, sentence, verse, or even number that reads the same backward or forward. It derives from Greek roots that literally mean “running back” (palin is “again, back,” and dromos, “running.”)
What is a palindrome? Palindrome words and phrases are spelled the same backward and forward.
A palindrome is a type of word play in which a word, phrase, or sentence reads the same backward or forward. Here are some examples of palindromes.