merrymaking
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Definition of merrymaking
1 : gay or festive activity : conviviality
2 : a convivial occasion : festivity
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Synonyms for merrymaking
Synonyms
conviviality, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), jollification, jollity, merriment, rejoicing, reveling (or revelling), revelry
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In the spirit of merrymaking, Russell Westbrook, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and her brother, Anwar, gamely took shots. — Matthew Schneier, New York Times, "Inside the CFDA Awards, With Issa Rae, Kim Kardashian West and Naomi Campbell," 5 June 2018 The Abbey alone is celebrating its 12th anniversary Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., but all three entities will take part in the merrymaking. — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Is the world still coming to the San Diego International Beer Festival?," 24 May 2018 Hooker Day, an annual city tradition of local arts, culture and merrymaking, has transformed into Hooker Week. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "Hooker Day Parade Expanded To Five Events Over Seven Days," 2 May 2018 The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has partnered with ride-sharing service Lyft as an incentive to minimize DUIs during merrymaking. — Samie Gebers, azcentral, "Lyft, county prosecutor offering ride-share discounts for St. Patrick's Day," 12 Mar. 2018 This bitter exchange may seem out of place for an event known for apolitical merrymaking, but the collision of race and revelry is actually in keeping with Mardi Gras’ long racial history. — Frederick Staidum Jr., The Root, "Robert E. Lee Beads Bring Mardi Gras’ Historic Racism Full Circle," 17 Feb. 2018 Christmas Day calls for festive merrymaking, plenty of family time—and, most importantly, a zero-maintenance beauty strategy. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The 9 Best Red Lipsticks of All Time for Christmas and Beyond," 25 Dec. 2017 The Sitzmark will host a second weekend of live music, souvenir steins and merrymaking. — Alaska Dispatch News, "What’s happening in Anchorage this week: Senshi Con, Arctic Entries and Oktoberfest," 28 Sep. 2017 More than 50 breweries are expected to take part in Craft Beer Night, the kickoff to four straight days of merrymaking. — Phil Marty, chicagotribune.com, "How to find the best fall colors in Wisconsin, save money on a cushy flight to Paris and more," 11 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'merrymaking.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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merrymaking
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English Language Learners Definition of merrymaking
: fun and enjoyment : joyful celebration that includes eating, drinking, singing, and dancing
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Kids Definition of merrymaking
: fun and enjoyment : joyful celebration
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