1
: a sound of or as if of laughing
2
archaic
: a cause of merriment
Examples of laughter in a Sentence
The audience roared with laughter.
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
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The Star
april 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Join us for a warm, welcoming gathering filled with meaningful chats, laughter, and connection.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Conversations full of laughter and happiness.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Jason, who couldn't contain his laughter in response to his brother's ideas, was into the coordinating pitch.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for laughter
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laughter. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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laughter
noun
laugh·ter
ˈlaf-tər 
ˈlȧf-
: the action or sound of laughing
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