noun
merriment
MEH-ree-mihnt
noun
1
Cheerful enjoyment; lively fun and laughter.
"The wedding reception was full of music and merriment."
How to Use Merriment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general feeling of fun, laughter, and celebration.
Common pairings
sounds of merriment
general merriment
Word Forms
merriments plural
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Etymology
From merry plus the suffix -ment.