the more the merrier
idiom
—used to say that more people are welcome or invited to do something
"Can I bring my friends to the party?" "Of course, the more the merrier!"
Examples of the more the merrier in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Liz Clayman There’s no shortage of natural wine bars in New York City–but Elvis proves the more the merrier.
—
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
My approach to jewelry has always skewed toward the more the merrier.
—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
And, with Season 21 filmed in Wisconsin, the more the merrier.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
Some say the more the merrier, and others firmly believe that simplicity is key.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
Your neighbors will applaud your family chorus—and remember, the more the merrier.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
With bottle openers, the more the merrier, and this one won’t get easily misplaced.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
And if the light can be shined on someone else, the more the better, the more the merrier.
—CBS News, 14 May 2023
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
My approach to jewelry has always skewed toward the more the merrier.
—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
And, with Season 21 filmed in Wisconsin, the more the merrier.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
Some say the more the merrier, and others firmly believe that simplicity is key.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
Your neighbors will applaud your family chorus—and remember, the more the merrier.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
With bottle openers, the more the merrier, and this one won’t get easily misplaced.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
And if the light can be shined on someone else, the more the better, the more the merrier.
—CBS News, 14 May 2023
Cite this Entry
“The more the merrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20more%20the%20merrier. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share