one-liner
noun
one-lin·er
ˌwən-ˈlī-nər 
1
: a very succinct joke or witticism
2
: a succinct or meaningful and especially accurate statement
Examples of one-liner in a Sentence
the senator deftly inserted some smart one-liners into an otherwise sober speech
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Not only does Longoria deploy some great one-liners, but her character’s presence fortifies the existing dynamic, ultimately helping the movie cruise to a low key satisfying finish.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
But Warner played Theo as the house jester, balancing the dramatic tension of his character’s uncertain future with his impeccable ability to deliver a one-liner.
—Laura Bradley, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
While Benzino had the flow down, some catchy one-liners, and a confident demeanor, critiques can be made about the subject matter in the Boston rapper’s brazen bars.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Luke has all of the slick one-liners and the advantage of 67 years of practice.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
But Warner played Theo as the house jester, balancing the dramatic tension of his character’s uncertain future with his impeccable ability to deliver a one-liner.
—Laura Bradley, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
While Benzino had the flow down, some catchy one-liners, and a confident demeanor, critiques can be made about the subject matter in the Boston rapper’s brazen bars.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Luke has all of the slick one-liners and the advantage of 67 years of practice.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-liner. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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