revel

²revel

noun

Definition of REVEL

: a usually wild party or celebration

Examples of REVEL

1. <in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties>

First Known Use of REVEL

14th century

Related to REVEL

Synonyms: binge, frisk, frolic, gambol, idyll (also idyl), lark, ploy, fling, rollick, romp, spree

Related Words: caper, escapade, prank; bender, brannigan, bum, bust, carouse, souse, splore [Scottish], toot; antic, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s); field day; festivity, merriment, merrymaking; enjoyment, indulgence, pleasure, self-indulgence; amusement, diversion, entertainment, recreation

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Rhymes with REVEL

bevel, devil, level, Neville