1. a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA) and rhythm
2. a city in Ireland
Usage: proper noun

Examples

• She wrote a funny limerick about her cat.
• The limerick made everyone laugh at the poetry reading.
• Edward Lear popularized the limerick form in the 19th century.
• Students were asked to compose their own limericks for homework.
• The first, second, and fifth lines of a limerick rhyme with each other.
• Limerick is located on the River Shannon in western Ireland.
• They visited Limerick during their tour of Ireland.