for a lark

idiom

British, informal
: just as a way to have fun
She entered the race for a lark.

Examples of for a lark in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In recent years, hit by natural disasters and official neglect, the city’s tram system has become little more than a nostalgia ride, its passengers more often looking for a lark than an efficient trip home. New York Times, 2 Sep. 2021 Fred was in the construction business, and had studio just kind of for his son for a lark. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 22 May 2021

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'for a lark.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Dictionary Entries Near for a lark

Cite this Entry

“For a lark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20lark. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!