leprechaun
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The colorful cast of characters includes Shadow’s walking dead ex-wife, whom he accidentally reanimates after tossing a gold coin from a rowdy leprechaun into the open grave at her funeral.
From New York Times
I asked if he were a leprechaun, and if so, where was his pot of gold?
From Los Angeles Times
An aluxe, according to Yucatán Magazine, is “similar to a Celtic leprechaun.”
From Washington Post
“They were just the little beings out in the outskirts of town that would make your life difficult,” Professor Stuart said, comparing them to leprechauns or elves in other traditions.
From New York Times
As Donna watched on television, she asked herself, “Why the heck is he dressed as a leprechaun?”
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.