Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of stilt
There are images of students teetering on stilts, of kids who look too small to be there playing with toy soldiers in a puddle of milk.
—
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
There are mad buildings that are almost built on stilts.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The camp’s purposefully minimalist design, most of it set on stilts, touches lightly on the land.
—Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 12 Dec. 2024
Every ten spaces or so is one that calls for a skill-testing competition between two teams—tug-of-war, a sack race, racing on stilts or targeting giant wooden geese by slingshot.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for stilt
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
There are mad buildings that are almost built on stilts.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The camp’s purposefully minimalist design, most of it set on stilts, touches lightly on the land.
—Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 12 Dec. 2024
Every ten spaces or so is one that calls for a skill-testing competition between two teams—tug-of-war, a sack race, racing on stilts or targeting giant wooden geese by slingshot.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for stilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilt
Noun
-
The global stadium jaunt is now slated to kick-off with a two-night stand at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea on July 5-6, before moving on to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12-13.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
-
This protective case has a real stand that sits flush on the back.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Inland said the lone remaining crane was placing an end truss when the accident occurred around 5 p.m. A truss is a framework of beams often used to support roofs and bridges.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
-
During the spacewalk, Williams and Wilmore removed a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss before turning their attention to collecting samples of surface material from both the Destiny laboratory module and the Quest airlock, where crew members exit the station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Tyla says, smiling widely in response to me lauding her catwalk strut.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
-
The band then launched into the title song from Fogerty’s 1985 album as lights flashed to the opening strut of the track.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Consider small details that can make a big difference like a shoe rack under a bench, pegs lining the wall, and hooks by the door for leashes, bags, and more.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2025
-
Counterpoint pegs Xiaomi at 14 percent market share for the year, catching up to Apple’s 18 percent.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
15 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilt. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share