Monty Python

Cultural  

1. An Anglo-American comedy troupe that became widely known in the late 1960s and 1970s for its irreverent, fast-paced television series. The show featured skits, such as the “Ministry of Silly Walks,” and highly original graphics. The members of the group included Graham Chapin, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

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Example Sentences

The solo career of Terry Jones, perhaps the least-known member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, was not defined by a major project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

But he was also raised on Dr. Demento, and was heavily influenced by Spike Jones, Tom Lehrer, Allan Sherman, and Monty Python.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

She also told the festival how she grew up with British television classics like Monty Python and Benny Hill.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

Cruz has spent the day on social media bashing Castlson for his line of questioning, posting memes from Monty Python and an AI image comparing himself to Luke Skywalker fighting the Empire.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

I looked down at my avatar and saw that I no longer appeared as one of the Monty Python knights.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline