banter

Example Sentences

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The banter became raucous enough that a staffer had to step out into the hall and tell them to quiet down.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

But with a dose of Kiwi banter and the ability to laugh at themselves, the mistakes only made the show funnier and a reminder of why we’ve missed them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The topics and banter among speakers at the Sohn conference, which raises money for pediatric cancer research, offered a glimpse at what is on the minds of top hedge fund managers.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Rahma engages in good-natured banter, responding to each proposition with “100% agree” or “100% disagree.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I did not say anything else until lunch was over, but I listened to every word spoken, followed every cackle of laughter and line of banter.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie