repartees

plural of repartee
as in retorts
a quick witty response that repartee to the reporter's question drew laughs from the bystanders

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for repartees
retorts
Noun
  • Rank-and-file Democrats also have applauded Pritzker’s bullish retorts to Trump in recent days.
    Amie Parnes, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
  • But businesses are hoping for more than just retorts.
    Satviki Sanjay Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
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.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Repartees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repartees. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on repartees

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

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