laughter
laugh·ter
noun \ˈlaf-tər, ˈläf-\Definition of LAUGHTER
1
: a sound of or as if of laughing
2
archaic : a cause of merriment
Examples of LAUGHTER
- The audience roared with laughter.
- <the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater>
Origin of LAUGHTER
Middle English, from Old English hleahtor; akin to Old English hliehhan
First Known Use: before 12th century
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