lark
verb
larked; larking; larks
: to engage in harmless fun or mischief
—often used with about
larker
noun
Examples of lark in a Sentence
we would rather lark about in the summer than get part-time jobs
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 14 June 2024
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Before proceedings got under way Fallon was seen larking around at the front of the audience hall, before quickly being told to get to his seat as the pope was about to walk through the door.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 14 June 2024
See All Example Sentences for lark
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“Lark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lark. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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lark
1 of 2 noun
: any of numerous Old World singing birds that are usually brownish in color and live on the ground
especially
: skylark entry 1 compare meadowlark
lark
2 of 2 noun
: something done for fun or adventure
lark
verb
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