dialect

Example Sentences

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Are the Lomans meant to be Irish immigrants or is that a Boston dialect that is being affected when the cartoonish New Yorkese takes a breather?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Most young readers today would find “The Yearling” too long, too leisurely and too clogged with dialect, but a few might still feel as I did when I read it more than 60 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

He jumped at the chance to speak in their local dialect, joking that his north Wales family always sounded like they were "running out of breath".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Higher Brothers, known for blending Mandarin and the local dialect, is one of the main hip-hop groups originating from the city.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

She found his Opi dialect funny, the way he seemed to spit the words out.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie