gnome

Example Sentences

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Her wish list changes year-to-year, but she always arrives when the gates open, hoping to snag a gnome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Jack Gray, Scott’s 25-year-old nephew, had a much more tangible reason for his gnome hunt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The gnome element of his Instagram post related to a debate over the future of a Masters gnome,, external introduced to the tournament shop 10 years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Shortly afterwards MacIntyre, who declined to speak to the media, posted a picture on his Instagram account of a gnome resembling himself with an extended middle finger.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“I think it’s a pepper mill,” she said, holding up the small garden gnome.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway