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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Really, the show is here to serve fierce looks, bitchy one-liners and big juicy moments, with severely mixed results.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
After winning over America with his epic one-liners and graceful skates, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon tackled the dance floor alongside partner Jenna Johnson.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Revel in one-liners at the Soho Theater Walthamstow.
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The week ends with a mic drop — or at least a one-liner.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
After winning over America with his epic one-liners and graceful skates, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon tackled the dance floor alongside partner Jenna Johnson.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Revel in one-liners at the Soho Theater Walthamstow.
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The week ends with a mic drop — or at least a one-liner.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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