limerick

[US]/'limərik/
[UK]/ˈlɪmərɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A form of humorous verse consisting of five lines

Example Sentences

He is full of imagination and can knock off a limerick in a few minutes.

She wrote a funny limerick for the school talent show.

He enjoys composing limericks in his free time.

The limerick competition brought out the creativity of the participants.

They recited limericks at the poetry reading event.

Writing limericks can be a fun way to express humor.

She won the limerick contest with her clever rhyme scheme.

The limerick had a witty twist at the end.

He recited a limerick to lighten the mood.

The limerick tradition dates back to the 18th century.

They published a collection of humorous limericks.

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