reveler

noun

rev·​el·​er ˈre-və-lər How to pronounce reveler (audio)
ˈrev-lər
variants or reveller
: one who engages in revelry

Examples of reveler in a Sentence

The streets were crowded with revelers on New Year's Eve. wedding revelers whooping it up until dawn
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Once the free drinks flowed, some drunken revelers Tossed the full red bags overboard. Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025 Higgins was among the revelers who got together the night of January 28, and the defense tried to suggest he should have been considered as a suspect. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 June 2025 The idea sounded plausible enough: Run late-night Tri-Rail trains to and from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport to serve swing-shift workers, late-night revelers and air travelers who arrive after sundown. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025 Ibiza is known for legendary parties led by world-famous DJs that attract revelers from around the globe during the summer. Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reveler

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reveler was in the 14th century

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“Reveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reveler. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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