A limerick is either a short humorousintended to make people laugh or feel amused poem with five lines and a specificclearly defined and exact, not general rhyme pattern, or the city of Limerick in southwesternlocated in the lower left part of a country or region Ireland. Most people searching for the word mean the poem form.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈlɪmərɪk/
Easy pronunciation: LIM-er-ick (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: LIM.
Use this pronunciation for the humorous five-line poem, not the city in Ireland.
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Limerick Meaning
a funny five-line poem with a fixed rhythm and rhyme scheme
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a short humorous poem with five lines and a set rhyme pattern
Example: He wrote a limerick for the birthday card.
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Other Meanings of Limerick
Meaning 2
a city in southwestern Ireland
Part of speech: noun
Definition: port city in southwestern Ireland
Example: We spent the weekend in Limerick.
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Limerick Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- none
port city in southwestern Ireland
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse the poem form with the Irish city of the same name.
- A limerick is a poem form, not just any short funny poem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does limerick mean?
Limerick most commonly means a short humorous poem with five lines and a fixed rhyme scheme. It can also refer to the city of Limerick in Ireland.
What is a limerick poem?
A limerick poem is a brief comic poem with five lines and a specific rhythm and rhyme pattern.
Is Limerick a place?
Yes. Limerick is also the name of a city in southwestern Ireland.
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