as in comedy
a short, funny story or performance
One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of skit
The sisterhood, dances and skits became a refuge for her.
—
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 June 2025
The game included a humorous Harlem Globetrotters-esque skit.
—Gary Bedore
july 10, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
By learning from the authors’ works, the company’s large language model Llama can edit emails, write skits or provide translation services, according to the order.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
Her high-energy content, ranging from product reviews and comedy skits to grow-room tours, has built her reputation as one of cannabis’s most entertaining creators.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for skit
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 June 2025
The game included a humorous Harlem Globetrotters-esque skit.
—Gary Bedore
july 10, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
By learning from the authors’ works, the company’s large language model Llama can edit emails, write skits or provide translation services, according to the order.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
Her high-energy content, ranging from product reviews and comedy skits to grow-room tours, has built her reputation as one of cannabis’s most entertaining creators.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for skit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skit
Noun
-
Blending comedy, magical realism and emotional depth, the story explores intergenerational trauma, identity and belonging.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
29 July 2025
-
Catch a show downtown at the Sunrise Theatre, a 100-year-old venue that hosts regular music performances, plays, and comedy shows.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
Noun
-
In her video, a parody of the original campaign, the Grammy-winner delivered Sweeney’s lines with an exaggerated accent, mispronouncing the color blue.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 July 2025
-
Lehrer performed his parodies at coffeehouses and student gatherings throughout the Cambridge, Massachusetts, area.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Noun
-
As usual, fans will find hundreds of exhibitors on the enormous show floor, from huge booths for big entertainment companies to tables of artists selling original pages and sketches.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
-
The viral video led to countless memes, comedy sketches, and ultimately, Byron's resignation from the company.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skit. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share