reveler

noun

rev·​el·​er ˈre-və-lər How to pronounce reveler (audio)
ˈrev-lər
variants or reveller
Synonyms of revelernext
: 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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Opening Day festivities in Cincinnati ended with a series of disturbances Thursday evening that prompted police armed with nonlethal shotguns, pepper spray and riot shields to shut down The Banks and send hundreds of revelers home early. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2026 Some of the revelers had moved to Turkey years ago, lured by higher wages and a freer political climate than in Iran. Emily Feng, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026 Here revelers can soak up the sun, nibble on snacks from Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Grill (which houses a decadent 13,000-bottle wine cellar), or take in the panorama of the mountains above or the scene at the multilevel heated pool below. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026 Spring Break is taking place and Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale are among the most popular destinations even as Miami Beach has tried to keep revelers away in recent years. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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