Sentences with Lapsus Linguae

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3 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Lapsus Linguae'

Jenny's lapsus linguae during the chess tournament led to confusion as she mistakenly declared "checkmate" when the game was still in progress.

During the historical reenactment, the actor committed a lapsus linguae by shouting, "Give me liberty or give me lizards!" instead of "death."

During the spelling bee, the contestant's lapsus linguae surprised everyone when she misspelled "pneumonia" as "pneumatic."

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