frolic 1 of 3

noun

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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke we indulgently listened to the senior citizens share memories of long-ago frolics

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2
as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun took the long weekend as a three-day frolic and spent it at the beach

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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself firmly believes that childhood should be a time of carefree frolic

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frolic

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adjective

ˈfrä-lik How to pronounce frolic (audio)
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi Gras

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frolic

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verb

1
as in to cavort
to play and run about happily scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach

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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week

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Recent Examples of frolic
Noun
In tom thit heo, from southern Vietnam, shrimp and thin slices of pork shoulder frolic in a stir-fry heady with lemongrass and black pepper. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026 And Ben Ahlers, who plays the adult Happy, comes with that actor’s famously warm smile and chirpy demeanor, slowly worn down here before your eyes, as the permissible frolics of youth turn into the stasis of one going nowhere. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Go ahead, frolic outdoors, but be alert to the seasonal hazards! — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 June 2025 Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Verb
Elk are fond of wallows in the heat of the summer, often frolicking in them late in the afternoon. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 Franklin’s debut in Blacksburg was a frolicking, stress-free celebration of what Virginia Tech fans hope will be a return to better days. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frolic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
  1. prank
  2. spree
  3. relaxation
  4. joyful
  5. cavort
  6. play
  7. adventure
  8. romp
Noun
  • Amanda Seyfried’s daughter pulled a spooky prank on her just in time for Halloween.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Over at Team Mauve’s house, the prank starts falling into place when Green and his teammates Jodie Sweetin and Beverley Mitchell get a knock on the door regarding a pizza delivery.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of prank
Noun
  • That buying spree reflects Beijing's push to cut its dependence on the dollar, and Chinese households' lack of safe alternatives, with analysts expecting sustained demand for the bullion in a struggling economy.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Sandler stars as a downtrodden deli worker who steps up to protect his fellow Salem residents from a Halloween-night kidnapping spree.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of spree
Noun
  • Yes, there is a spa area with a sauna, steam room, frost cabin, and a hot relaxation pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, relaxation and enjoyment can be an important part of a satisfying solo dining experience.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxation
Adjective
  • Surrounded by pure and joyful chaos, Stein slowly walked onto the turf with his arms in the air in awe of the scene unfolding in front of him.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Here, everything feels so exciting, light, and joyful that guests secretly hope this night—like a good novel—will never end.
    — Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of joyful
Verb
  • When Oscar halfheartedly tries to throw a ball into one of the set’s prop cubes and improbably makes the shot, the whole set goes joyously nuts, with the performers leaping up to embrace him and cavort around him.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also less of the eccentric charm that’s to be found in Wenders’ other docs, like the bits in Pina where the dancers cavort around in scruffy parts of Wuppertal where their home Dance Theater is based.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of cavort
Verb
  • Footwear also took a distinctly feminine direction this season, with embellishment playing a major role.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This was apparent recently when a judge in Louisiana ruled that players who signed NFL contracts over the summer could return to play their fifth college season at LSU.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of play
Noun
  • The single-player sci-fi adventure game is set in the year 2945, as the United Empire of Earth is threatened by outlaws and hostile aliens alike.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Sentinel 6, an Afro-futurist sci-fi adventure anime, is in development with NBA and NFL Pros Michael Carter-Williams and Jamaal Williams, respectively, boarding as executive producers.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • Blair is set to shoot a supporting role in Schmoolie the Deathwatcher, a film described as a mystical coming-of-age romp directed by Bridget Stokes from a script by Theresa Burkhart Gallagher.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Riding high after their 2024 romp, in which Republicans won control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, there was optimism in the GOP that the rightward turn among Hispanic voters could reflect a permanent realignment.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of romp

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“Frolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolic. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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