1
: a sound of or as if of laughing
2
archaic
: a cause of merriment
Synonyms
Examples of laughter in a Sentence
The audience roared with laughter.
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
Recent Examples on the Web
As twilight arrived on New Year’s Eve, laughter and revelry echoed from bars.
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Ryan M. Moser, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2024
This playful twist kept the audience entranced before everyone eventually broke out in contagious laughter and roaring applause.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
The La La Land star, 43, had trouble keeping in his own laughter throughout the skit, which has amassed over 10 million views on YouTube in five days.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Grab your copy today and embark on an adventure filled with laughter and heartwarming moments.
—Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Greenfield Village is opening for the season, offering a nostalgic journey into history; the Rackham Choir is set to perform a captivating concert, and the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company promises laughter with a comedy show.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Disney’s session collectively drew the most applause and laughter of the week.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
And based on the loud laughter and applause that greeted the footage, the audience of theater owners clearly can’t wait for the return of the Minions, those cuddly, highlighter-yellow creatures who have made their movies such a success with family audiences.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
But although the change of pace and tone is welcome, cutting Falstaff’s gathering of men from those scenes means that the undertow vanishes and all that’s left is mild laughter.
—David Benedict, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Ryan M. Moser, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2024
This playful twist kept the audience entranced before everyone eventually broke out in contagious laughter and roaring applause.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
The La La Land star, 43, had trouble keeping in his own laughter throughout the skit, which has amassed over 10 million views on YouTube in five days.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Grab your copy today and embark on an adventure filled with laughter and heartwarming moments.
—Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Greenfield Village is opening for the season, offering a nostalgic journey into history; the Rackham Choir is set to perform a captivating concert, and the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company promises laughter with a comedy show.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Disney’s session collectively drew the most applause and laughter of the week.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
And based on the loud laughter and applause that greeted the footage, the audience of theater owners clearly can’t wait for the return of the Minions, those cuddly, highlighter-yellow creatures who have made their movies such a success with family audiences.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
But although the change of pace and tone is welcome, cutting Falstaff’s gathering of men from those scenes means that the undertow vanishes and all that’s left is mild laughter.
—David Benedict, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laughter. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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laughter
noun
laugh·ter
ˈlaf-tər 
ˈlȧf-
: the action or sound of laughing
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