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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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As in years past, revelers can expect to see larger-than-life floats, more than a dozen marching bands, giant cold-air balloons, performers and much more. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025 Assumptions are made, faces turn dark, and holiday meal revelers suddenly need to take the dog out because estrangement is sad. Cathie Beck, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025 If top-seeded SDFC defeats fourth-seed Minnesota and the weather cooperates, the party would attract more would-be revelers for a homefield match against LAFC or Vancouver with an MLS Cup berth on the line. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025 The story revolves around an ancient species of carnivorous piranhas that are unleashed in the lake, leading to a bloody and wild fight for survival among the unsuspecting revelers. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 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 1 Dec. 2025.

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