reveler

noun

rev·​el·​er ˈre-və-lər How to pronounce reveler (audio)
ˈrev-lər
variants or reveller
: one who engages in revelry

Examples of reveler in a Sentence

The streets were crowded with revelers on New Year's Eve. wedding revelers whooping it up until dawn
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The story revolves around an ancient species of carnivorous piranhas that are unleashed in the lake, leading to a bloody and wild fight for survival among the unsuspecting revelers. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025 Over four weekends in September and early October, the Espresso Monaco brought revelers to Munich for Oktoberfest, and now the same train kicks off the festive season starting December 5, with two weekend trips to Munich for its Christmas markets. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025 New Delhi — Around 20 million people in India’s capital woke up on Wednesday breathing the most polluted air of any major city in the world, a day after celebrations for the Diwali festival, during which revelers typically set off fireworks and firecrackers. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025 There also are those worried about player and staff safety as rowdy revelers stomp onto the field. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reveler

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reveler was in the 14th century

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“Reveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reveler. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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