laughter

noun

laugh·​ter ˈlaf-tər 

ˈläf-

1

: a sound of or as if of laughing

2

archaic : a cause of merriment

Synonyms of laughter

• chuckle
• giggle
• laugh
• snicker

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

The pop of gloves and laughter of children rang through the field for a while — until a few industrious boys and girls got their manos on bolígrafos. —Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

As well as rustling up boureki, kalisounia, and tzatziki beneath bunches of grapes, walks through their beloved olive groves and vegetable plot come accompanied by stories which bring the land to life and plenty of laughter. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

And that’s where laughter, joke-telling, hugging and dancing happen. —Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026

Singles could meet someone witty, while those of you who are coupled spice things up with laughter and fun plans together. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English hleahtor; akin to Old English hliehhan

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing laughter

• erupt in laughter
• fit of laughter
• howl with laughter
• laughter lines

Rhymes for laughter

• after
• drafter
• rafter
• hereafter
• thereafter
• hereinafter
• thereinafter

Kids Definition

laughter

noun

laugh·​ter ˈlaf-tər 

ˈlȧf-

: the action or sound of laughing