tantrum
noun
a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper.
tantrums
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pluralof tantrum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Krissy West, a school physical therapist and mother from New Hampshire, started advocating for more recess last year, after seeing her daughter Daisy get overwhelmed, sometimes resulting in tantrums after school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
They should avoid the tantrums of industry lobbyists who say that if a law allows for people to sue, innovation will end.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Its reality format allows for perfect projection and escapism: no coordinating specialists and home care agencies, certainly no paternal tantrums.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
Though sometimes moody and no stranger to tantrums, Tilson Thomas once stormed off the Hollywood Bowl stage to protest noise from a police helicopter — and won applause for the stunt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
So — after many tantrums, after arguments that shook Harry’s bedroom floor, and many tears from Aunt Petunia — the new regime had begun.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
