Thesaurus results for PRATFALL

pratfall

noun

Definition of pratfall

as in spill

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

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.

Recent Examples of pratfall Even so, Cooper, whatever his pratfalls, doesn’t tumble into the trap of derailing his own movie. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025 Tampa Bay had cemented itself as the league’s most entertaining programming, but the recent pratfall knocked its NFC Championship odds down to +1200, sandwiched between San Francisco and Seattle. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025 Cooper gets considerable humorous mileage out of his goofy stoner role, starting with a guffaw-inducing pratfall entrance involving an exploding carton of oat milk. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025 Again, Gardner ports a movie type onto the sketch-comedy stage and turns up the volume just enough for the character to seem hilariously damaged, culminating in a Melissa McCarthy–worthy pratfall. — Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pratfall

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfall

Noun

Cream and white bouclé sofas are especially prone to showing spills, grime and dye transfer from clothing.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The chart resists spills and contains grommets for easy hanging on the wall or door.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Definition of spill

Noun

His goal proved especially important when Minnesota’s Devin Padelford was left unmarked on a set piece and scored on a header in the 75th minute.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Then Williams crossed for Mikel Merino — another substitute — who flicked a header wide.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of header

Noun

Tampa, New York and Philadelphia will host Phil Parkinson’s side, who flew across the Atlantic on Wednesday for a trip featuring a trio of friendlies against Premier League opposition — Leeds United, Liverpool and Sunderland.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Even if the oil is placed on smaller tankers, heading through the Mediterranean and around Africa makes a typical four-week trip into an eight-week one.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of trip

Noun

This decision places immense pressure on new CEO Enrique Lores, who took charge just five months ago, to reverse years of strategic missteps that saw PayPal's stock plummet 90% from its 2021 peak.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Wester would enter close to lock territory with no summer missteps.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of misstep

Noun

Despite those stumbles, domestic ticket sales are roughly 10% above 2025, according to Rentrak, and the summer season is expected to surpass $4 billion for the second time since the pandemic upended the industry.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 July 2026
Biden's halting gait, frail appearance and frequent verbal stumbles eventually doomed his 2024 reelection campaign.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of stumble

Browse Nearby Words

prates

pratfall

pratfalls

See all Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

Style

“Pratfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfall. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of pratfall

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on pratfall

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

inveigle

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes