limerick Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈli-mə-rik
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Limerick as a Noun
1
a humorous rhyming composition of five lines
She recited an old limerick which elicited guffaws from the crowd
Limerick in a Sentence
She recited an old limerick which elicited guffaws from the crowd
Word Forms & Grammar
limerick
limerick lace
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Limerick
limerick (plural limericks)
Origin of Limerick
Origin 1: Limerick, Ireland
Origin 2: From the Irish town name Limerick, Irish Luimneach [ˈl̪ˠɪmʲənʲəx].
First Known Use
1895
Limerick: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈli-mə-rik/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | a humorous rhyming composition of five lines |
| Plural | limericks |
| First known use | 1895 |
How to Pronounce Limerick
You say limerick as /ˈli-mə-rik/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (li).