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

It was the glory days of comedy — “Saturday Night Live,” Monty Python, “SCTV,” Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Carol Burnett — but there wasn’t anybody at school who wanted to talk about it with me.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 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

One thinks immediately of the Black Knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, who after having both his arms lopped off declares, “It’s just a flesh wound.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith