merriment

noun

mer·ri·ment ˈmer-i-mənt

ˈme-ri-

Synonyms of merriment next

: lighthearted gaiety or fun-making : hilarity

: a lively celebration or party : festivity

Examples of merriment in a Sentence

a time of great joy and merriment Their house was always filled with merriment.

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Cutting off booze is especially popular in January as people look to wind down from the drinking, eating and merriment of the holidays. —

Erica Pandey, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025 The epic weeklong celebration of golf and merriment was derailed in 2024 by rain, frost, mud and congestion. —

Candace Oehler, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 After the wedding ceremony, the guests went to Hudson Yards, a movie theater and One World Trade Center for dancing, food and merriment – with photo shoots occurring along the way, Nova Styles said in the videos. —

Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024 However, her temporary tenant Kanton Joseph, who is only in town to close a major business deal, has no interest in merriment. —

Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for merriment