the one about

phrase

: the joke about
Have you heard the one about the priest and the rabbi?

Examples of the one about in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Groups gathered to oppose a 10-year agreement that would replace the one about to expire. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 But the 18th case, the one about the tricky left turn — that one stood out because a man was dead. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The announcement could go after the one about what to do if the theater is overrun by period instrumentalists. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 The oldest, most enduring cliche about government policy is the one about how budgets are political, not fiscal, documents. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the one about

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The one about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20one%20about. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

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