laugher

noun

laugh·​er ˈla-fər How to pronounce laugher (audio)
ˈlä-
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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In the second, the Bulldogs turned what looked like a possible laugher into a tight game. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026 In this laugher-inducing language, Papa becomes Poopoo, Mama becomes Moomoo, and Sloomoo? Liz Regalia, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 Her teammates appeared to take the hit personally, quickly turning a relatively taut 1-0 game into a 5-0 laugher over the following 12 minutes of play, with Sarah Fillier, Laura Stacey and Julia Gosling (twice) scoring. Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 But what about the conference games, the Big Ten matchups that are becoming laughers for the Bruins? Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 20 Jan. 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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