pratfall

noun

Definition of pratfallnext
as in spill

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Recent Examples of pratfall No one questions Rob’s manhood, and Rob himself is undeniably comfortably in his skin; even his pratfalls are laced with a wiry athleticism. — John Glynn, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 Even so, Cooper, whatever his pratfalls, doesn’t tumble into the trap of derailing his own movie. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025 Tampa Bay had cemented itself as the league’s most entertaining programming, but the recent pratfall knocked its NFC Championship odds down to +1200, sandwiched between San Francisco and Seattle. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025 Cooper gets considerable humorous mileage out of his goofy stoner role, starting with a guffaw-inducing pratfall entrance involving an exploding carton of oat milk. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pratfall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfall
  1. spill
  2. header
  3. slip
  4. trip
  5. fall
  6. misstep
  7. stumble
  8. slide
Noun
  • Westbound Interstate 80 was shut down Monday near Colfax after a big-rig fire led to a 75-gallon diesel spill, officials said.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In an Early Childhood classroom, this might include children hanging up their belongings, cleaning a spill, returning work to its proper location, and helping care for plants, animals, or the classroom.
    — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of spill
Noun
  • The London double-header follows Jay-Z’s three-night run at Yankee Stadium in New York City, which took place in July.
    — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One of them, James Trafford, made an excellent stop to keep out an Igor Jesus header.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of header
Noun
  • The bag is big enough to hold all your travel essentials—even a small umbrella or tablet—and features two slip pockets and one zip pocket inside.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Babar looked to pull Archer but, too late, tried to fend off a 91 mph (147 kph) delivery that ricocheted off his glove and helmet and ballooned to Jordan Cox at third slip.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of slip
Noun
  • The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of trip
Noun
  • Older adults need muscle strength to perform everyday activities, maintain mobility and reduce their risk of falls.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Choose from dark or light gray, or grab it in other fall-ready colors including varsity red, coffee brown, and custard yellow.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fall
Noun
  • But both the allusion to the fictional character and the marketing misstep were unfortunate.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The losing record will cause many to believe the rebuild is behind schedule, but a closer look shows that the Bulldogs were a few bad bounces and missteps away from an eight-win season.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of misstep
Noun
  • Compounding those stumbles have been frequent defensive breakdowns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • While the last-minute transaction helped the fund recover, the initial stumble led to a dwindling of assets.
    — Katherine Doherty, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of stumble
Noun
  • At one point, Musashi slips on mud and slides headfirst through a crowd of Samurai.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Across the playground, Star climbed to the top of a slide, then got too scared to come down.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of slide

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“Pratfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfall. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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