Synonyms of laughernext
1
: one that laughs
2
: something (such as a game) that is easily won or handled

Examples of laugher in a Sentence

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Game 4 was a laugher from the tip, with the Knicks using the 3-point arc as a starting point for their personal pop-a-shot game. CBS News, 10 May 2026 Sunday’s 9-4 finale win was more tug-of-war than Saturday’s 9-1 laugher, though. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 The Phillies rocked Michael Lorenzen in a disastrous 10-1 laugher in the home opener on April 3. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 The Sox absolutely pummeled Detroit, 10-3, Tuesday night in a game that was a laugher from the start. Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for laugher

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laugher was in the 15th century

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“Laugher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laugher. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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