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
Recent Examples on the Web
Rolling Ray, a beloved social media trailblazer known for his witty one-liners and viral videos, has died, according to a social media post by Zeus Network.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
On the wing of the plane, Bond lands a one-liner before engaging in multiple fistfights, all controlled by the player, before sneaking inside.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The trial sparked national attention and generated numerous viral memes, thanks to Cardi’s behavior during the proceedings, including, but not limited to, her fiery one-liners and bold fashion choices both on the stand and outside the courthouse.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
As a performer, he's known for his larger-than-life persona, deft physicality, and token one-liners.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
On the wing of the plane, Bond lands a one-liner before engaging in multiple fistfights, all controlled by the player, before sneaking inside.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The trial sparked national attention and generated numerous viral memes, thanks to Cardi’s behavior during the proceedings, including, but not limited to, her fiery one-liners and bold fashion choices both on the stand and outside the courthouse.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
As a performer, he's known for his larger-than-life persona, deft physicality, and token one-liners.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-liner
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-liner. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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