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laughter

noun
laugh·​ter | \ ˈlaf-tər How to pronounce laughter (audio) , ˈläf-\

Definition of laughter

1 : a sound of or as if of laughing
2 archaic : a cause of merriment

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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

Recent Examples on the Web

This season, deck the halls with boughs of holly—and bouts of laughter! — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "60 Best Christmas Puns That Yule Be Laughing at All Season Long," 27 Aug. 2019 Some bent down, nose-to-nose with the dogs in a moment of laughter. — Los Angeles Times, "These police dogs are trained to help survivors. They’re not here for the bad guys," 22 July 2019

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First Known Use of laughter

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for laughter

Middle English, from Old English hleahtor; akin to Old English hliehhan

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More Definitions for laughter

laughter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of laughter

: the action or sound of laughing

laughter

noun
laugh·​ter | \ ˈlaf-tər How to pronounce laughter (audio) , ˈläf-\

Kids Definition of laughter

: the action or sound of laughing

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