Get to know Banter better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like tantalise or tantalize.
Banter in a sentence
Related words
Banter meaning
- Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.
- Good-humoured bits of monologue and/or conversational prompts used in any of a wide range of occupations that must frequently interact with the public (for example, store clerks, salespersons, nurses).
Synonyms of Banter
Using Banter
- The main meaning on this page is: Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation. | Good-humoured bits of monologue and/or conversational prompts used in any of a wide range of occupations that must frequently interact with the public (for example, store clerks, salespersons, nurses).
- Useful related words include: raillery, tantalise, tantalize, cod.
- In the example corpus, banter often appears in combinations such as: the banter, banter between, banter and.
Context around Banter
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 6 middle, 9 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Banter
- In this selection, "banter" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 21.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, flirty, lighthearted, media, chance, salman and siblings stand out and add context to how "banter" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and playful banter beyond typical and audience the banter between peter. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "banter" sits close to words such as abia, alright and annexed, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with banter
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Jim defended Guillermo, "It was banter! (6 words)
During the banter, he mentioned my name. (7 words)
It sounds at first like what Donald Trump once called “locker room banter”. (13 words)
Usually, the game prompts a banter chance every 10 to 15 minutes with a randomizer of whether it is yes or no, but this mod removes the random effect, ensuring that the game always picks to play the banter. (39 words)
As England take on South Africa for a place in the Rugby World Cup final, one sports bar owner is gearing up for an afternoon of friendly rivalry and banter – while hoping his Springbok compatriots can do the job. (39 words)
In particular, Danielle Raymo passing out googly eyes to the audience; the banter between Peter Doyle and Ajamu Brooks; and in perhaps the most moving act of the evening, the trio of Stephanie Roosa, Shawnda Urie, and Adryanna Elmendorf. (39 words)
Jim defended Guillermo, "It was banter! (6 words)
Example sentences (20)
Usually, the game prompts a banter chance every 10 to 15 minutes with a randomizer of whether it is yes or no, but this mod removes the random effect, ensuring that the game always picks to play the banter.
Against a backdrop of fire, chaos and screams (typical), the two vampires exchange flirty banter.
As England take on South Africa for a place in the Rugby World Cup final, one sports bar owner is gearing up for an afternoon of friendly rivalry and banter – while hoping his Springbok compatriots can do the job.
Aside from the lighthearted banter, Salman Khan has used his celebrity to support other actors, including Prabhas and other singles in the industry, who are under pressure to marry.
Aside this social media banter, the Super Eagles is focused on their upcoming international friendly match against Saudi Arabia.
But his banter was light, touching on the crowd’s enthusiasm, the correct pronunciation of Melbourne, and his mood (“I’m feeling confident, positive, it’s a new thing”).
But the PNP in a statement said the comment, though unacceptable, was “banter between friends” and was in no way aimed at the journalist in question.
During the banter, he mentioned my name.
Having Dolph Lundgren reprise his role would only provide more comedy fodder and make for some entertaining banter.
He said: “It’s a good opportunity to meet with others and there’s quite a bit of banter.
He said that to have that kind of friendship and banter, siblings should be closer in age.
I love their banter and dynamic of not really liking each other and her kind of getting on his nerves and then that flipping.
In particular, Danielle Raymo passing out googly eyes to the audience; the banter between Peter Doyle and Ajamu Brooks; and in perhaps the most moving act of the evening, the trio of Stephanie Roosa, Shawnda Urie, and Adryanna Elmendorf.
In the spot, Cooper tries to sell his mother, Gloria, on T-Mobile telecom services, but their banter gets in the way.
It's all a little too mean-spirited to suggest romantic banter, and any dialogue that's meant to crackle with unresolved sexual tension instead falls flat.
It sounds at first like what Donald Trump once called “locker room banter”.
Jim defended Guillermo, "It was banter!
Josh and Cher share a close bond and playful banter beyond typical sibling interactions.
Kaguya and Miyuki are both extremely intelligent and competitive, which fuels their rivalry while also making their banter more fun.
Khawaja did not file a complaint as he termed those interactions as usual match banter.
Common combinations with banter
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the banter 25×
- banter between 24×
- banter and 24×
- banter with 18×
- and banter 13×
- their banter 10×
- of banter 8×
- friendly banter 7×
- to banter 5×
- banter about 5×