Examples of tantrum in a Sentence
had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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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 dramatic gesture.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Behavioral and Emotional Problems Children with PWS may have frequent temper tantrums, difficulty with changes in routine, or strong emotional reactions.
—Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The actress and mom of two recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a series of videos highlighting a trend some parents are using to help soothe their toddlers’ tantrums.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Parents are trying this new tactic to stop their kids' tantrums.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Behavioral and Emotional Problems Children with PWS may have frequent temper tantrums, difficulty with changes in routine, or strong emotional reactions.
—Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The actress and mom of two recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a series of videos highlighting a trend some parents are using to help soothe their toddlers’ tantrums.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Parents are trying this new tactic to stop their kids' tantrums.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantrum. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm 
: a fit of bad temper
Medical Definition
tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm
: a fit of bad temper
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