gnome

Example Sentences

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Goodman: I took a garden gnome from the kitchen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

"The gnome himself was visibly startled," police said, referring to the gnome having its hands covering its mouth.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024

"In itself a strange place to keep your garden gnome," the force said.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024

Around the trailer is a mini-wonderland of whimsical moss-covered surfaces, Sasquatch crossing signs and even the occasional gnome diorama.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

Maybe I could cheer her up with a rhyme, but the gnome who brought Red’s message ran away as fast as he could from my message.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff