Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

rigmarole

[rig-muh-rohl] / ˈrɪg məˌroʊl /


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.

See Examples For:

What retirement experts have found is that the rigmarole around retirement is really about human behavior.

From MarketWatch Apr. 10, 2026

Shoes were a small part of the TSA rigmarole, but taking them off is an act that many Americans are reluctant to perform even at a friend’s house.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2025

Even though she wants to stay informed, Fox said, she has taken a step back from keeping up with the daily rigmarole of politics.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2024

Once you’ve dealt with border-crossing rigmarole, pull over instead of speeding off.

From Seattle Times Jul. 29, 2023

I had never been through this rigmarole before.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl




Vocabulary lists containing rigmarole


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training