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limerick

noun
/ˈlɪmərɪk/

Meaning

a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

Example Sentences

She recited a funny limerick at the party.

Synonyms

verse, poem, rhyme, jingle, ditty

Antonyms

prose, essay

Collocations

write a limerick, funny limerick, limerick contest, limerick competition

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