merriment
noun
mer·ri·ment
ˈmer-i-mənt 
ˈme-ri-
Examples of merriment in a Sentence
a time of great joy and merriment
Their house was always filled with merriment.
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Slope regulars know that après-ski is a time for food, drink, and merriment after a day out in the cold.
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
But the day after the freezing celebration parade in Chicago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff in Florida, putting an abrupt end to national merriment.
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When the citrus trees come alive with ripe fruit in December, join in the merriment at the Orange Festival.
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
But the day after the freezing celebration parade in Chicago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff in Florida, putting an abrupt end to national merriment.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The games spot and brewery celebrated seven years with a farewell bash replete with games, beer and merriment.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
When the citrus trees come alive with ripe fruit in December, join in the merriment at the Orange Festival.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for merriment
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“Merriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merriment. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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merriment
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mer·ri·ment
ˈmer-i-mənt
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