The audience roared with laughter.
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: the action or sound of laughing
See words that rhyme with laughter Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for laughter Spanish Central: Translation of laughter Nglish: Translation of laughter for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of laughter for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about laughter
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