prototypical
adjective
pro·to·typ·i·cal
ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly prototypic
: of, relating to, or being a prototype
Examples of prototypical in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The prototypical right tackle then was more of a road grader or mauler who would be a great option to run behind, one of the reasons people have said running games are often right-handed.
—
Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Amos is a prototypical boundary corner and the Chiefs already have the elite Trent McDuffie and new addition Kristian Fulton.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In Claxton, the Lakers would have the prototypical rim-protecting, lob-catching center that’s tailor-made for Doncic.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The two sophomores at the top of the lineup – prototypical speed-burners Hayden Huerta and Jenna Caldera – have scored 45 and 41 runs, respectively, breaking Rosary’s previous best of 37 set by Kaitlin Cochran in 2005.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prototypical
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Amos is a prototypical boundary corner and the Chiefs already have the elite Trent McDuffie and new addition Kristian Fulton.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In Claxton, the Lakers would have the prototypical rim-protecting, lob-catching center that’s tailor-made for Doncic.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The two sophomores at the top of the lineup – prototypical speed-burners Hayden Huerta and Jenna Caldera – have scored 45 and 41 runs, respectively, breaking Rosary’s previous best of 37 set by Kaitlin Cochran in 2005.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prototypical
Cite this Entry
“Prototypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototypical. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share