one-liner
noun
one-lin·er
ˌwən-ˈlī-nər 
1
: a very succinct joke or witticism
2
: a succinct or meaningful and especially accurate statement
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Examples of one-liner in a Sentence
the senator deftly inserted some smart one-liners into an otherwise sober speech
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Their first American press conference at JFK's arrivals hall is unforgettable for their witty one-liners.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Though not a traditional holiday movie, the Christmas argument surrounding Die Hard only adds to its fun, marrying the Christmas Eve setting, quippy one-liners, and cat-and-mouse tension.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The Return of Jiminy Glick At a buoyant seventy-four, Martin Short is keeping the art of the one-liner going strong.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Since joining the cast in Season 2, Dr. Heavenly has consistently delivered iconic one-liners, loyalty to her friends, and a willingness to dive headfirst into drama.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Though not a traditional holiday movie, the Christmas argument surrounding Die Hard only adds to its fun, marrying the Christmas Eve setting, quippy one-liners, and cat-and-mouse tension.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The Return of Jiminy Glick At a buoyant seventy-four, Martin Short is keeping the art of the one-liner going strong.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Since joining the cast in Season 2, Dr. Heavenly has consistently delivered iconic one-liners, loyalty to her friends, and a willingness to dive headfirst into drama.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-liner. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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