limerick

Example Sentences

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Entrants would write the final line of a limerick to enter into the draw to win a brand new car.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2023

For today’s homework, try to mix and match a format, a style and a topic — like, “Write a limerick in the style of Snoop Dogg about global warming.”

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Week 1502 was our annual Limerixicon, a salute to the never-ending limerick dictionary project at OEDILF.com.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2022

He asked the student to read a limerick about a monster-like machine that “munches up socks by the pair.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021

"A witty limerick is very hard to write," she added.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl