Examples of tantrum in a Sentence
had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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Lubatti’s Berenger is an old baby, given to tantrums and fits of pique.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In some instances, people became restless dealing with red tape at the airport and had tantrums in the terminal.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Behavioral and Emotional Problems Children with PWS may have frequent temper tantrums, difficulty with changes in routine, or strong emotional reactions.
—Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The actress and mom of two recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a series of videos highlighting a trend some parents are using to help soothe their toddlers’ tantrums.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In some instances, people became restless dealing with red tape at the airport and had tantrums in the terminal.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Behavioral and Emotional Problems Children with PWS may have frequent temper tantrums, difficulty with changes in routine, or strong emotional reactions.
—Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The actress and mom of two recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a series of videos highlighting a trend some parents are using to help soothe their toddlers’ tantrums.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tantrum
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantrum. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm 
: a fit of bad temper
Medical Definition
tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm
: a fit of bad temper
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