banter

Example Sentences

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I don't mind getting involved with the banter in the changing room and things like that.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Peter Attia, the longevity guru and bestselling author who recently resigned from CBS when his sophomoric banter with Epstein came to light, copped to his blind attraction to power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The costumes, witty banter and theatrics of the wrestling ring influenced his consistent look and even allowed the name “Fluffy” to become his calling card.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“You become very aware of the — I mean a very British way of putting this — blokey banter that you’re not a part of and you kind of feel that exclusion.”

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

As she walked with her head down, she caught bits of their banter, which seemingly always had to do with sick children or lazy, ungrateful husbands.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini