rigmarole
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
What retirement experts have found is that the rigmarole around retirement is really about human behavior.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
But say you’re an alien descending to Earth for the first time, untainted by the usual rigmarole of health care and self-care.
From Slate • May 26, 2024
She said she has trouble with computers and requested a paper test, but that led to a whole additional rigmarole.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2023
If you want to avoid the rigmarole of a wet exit and offshore deep-water reentry rescue, you can also learn to roll your kayak.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022
I had never been through this rigmarole before.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing rigmarole
Boy: Tales of Childhood
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Home" by Anton Chekhov
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!