merriment

noun

mer·​ri·​ment ˈmer-i-mənt How to pronounce merriment (audio)
ˈme-ri-
1
: lighthearted gaiety or fun-making : hilarity
2
: 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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But the merriment may not last long, because a Secret Santa gift exchange is about to reveal some untrustworthy players in Molly’s inner circle. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 The key to merriment this season is to simplify your holiday gifting approach. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024 From playlists to Christmas cocktails, seasonal decorations and hangover cures for the next day, here’s how to get the merriment started. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Adding to the merriment is an accompanying music video inspired by the Greek myth of Pygmalion. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for merriment 

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of merriment was in 1574

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“Merriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merriment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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merriment

noun
mer·​ri·​ment ˈmer-i-mənt How to pronounce merriment (audio)
: mirth, fun

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