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Examples of punch line in a Sentence
She didn't understand the punch line.
Recent Examples on the Web
Residual bitterness toward Disney shows up in the form of a punch line or three.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
Leslie Nielsen’s performance in those films and this show is a master class in physical comedy and nailing a punch line.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
How many Russians are ready to face such a punch line will become clear soon.
—Vladislav Inozemtsev, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2011
Most of his questions are setups for punch lines, and there’s never a dull moment with him.
—Josh Chesler, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1916, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near punch line
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“Punch line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20line. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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