merriment

noun

mer·​ri·​ment ˈmer-i-mənt How to pronounce merriment (audio)
ˈme-ri-
Synonyms of merriment
1
: lighthearted gaiety or fun-making : hilarity
2
: a lively celebration or party : festivity

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Examples of merriment in a Sentence

a time of great joy and merriment Their house was always filled with merriment.
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There was food, drink and merriment of all stripes. — Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 Then, to the merriment of all, Zefarino and the boys would come in with three bucks. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2026 Lanie breaks into the merriment. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Slope regulars know that après-ski is a time for food, drink, and merriment after a day out in the cold. — Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for merriment

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of merriment was in 1574

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“Merriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merriment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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merriment

noun
mer·​ri·​ment ˈmer-i-mənt How to pronounce merriment (audio)
: mirth, fun

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