1
: a sound of or as if of laughing
2
archaic
: a cause of merriment
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
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Bailey could be seen mouthing something to the host, and before turning around as instructed, instead went in for a kiss, sending the audience into howls of laughter and applause.
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EW.com, 27 June 2025
In Ukraine's legendary port city, the salty breeze carried the splashing and laughter of a carefree summer.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 25 June 2025
Plus, the couple said, centering laughter and loved ones in their lives helps, too.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 June 2025
Many exchanges are nonsensical, full of one-upmanship using difficult words and laughter.
—Claudia Lauder, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
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EW.com, 27 June 2025
In Ukraine's legendary port city, the salty breeze carried the splashing and laughter of a carefree summer.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 25 June 2025
Plus, the couple said, centering laughter and loved ones in their lives helps, too.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 June 2025
Many exchanges are nonsensical, full of one-upmanship using difficult words and laughter.
—Claudia Lauder, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for laughter
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laughter. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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laughter
noun
laugh·ter
ˈlaf-tər 
ˈlȧf-
: the action or sound of laughing
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