Synonyms of lark

lark 1 of 2

noun

as in spree

a time or instance of carefree fun

the kids will have a grand lark at the carnival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spree
• romp
• gambol
• idyll
• fling
• ploy
• revel
• frolic
• rollick
• frisk
• binge
• caper
• escapade
• festivity
• prank
• carouse
• bender
• bum
• souse
• toot
• antic
• merrymaking
• amusement
• merriment
• enjoyment
• brannigan
• splore
• shenanigan(s)
• pleasure
• indulgence
• bust
• diversion
• field day
• entertainment
• monkeyshine(s)
• self-indulgence
• recreation

lark

2 of 2

verb

as in to dance

to play and run about happily

we would rather lark about in the summer than get part-time jobs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dance
• leap
• caper
• hop
• romp
• gambol
• frolic
• cavort
• sport
• tumble
• rollick
• skip
• frisk
• cut capers
• revel
• spring
• disport
• lope
• trip
• bound
• carouse
• prance
• kick up one's heels
• roister
• curvet
• horse around
• skylark
• fool around
• cut up
• clown
• kite
• joyride
• carry on
• roughhouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stew
• sulk
• pout
• mope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lark

Noun

The theme seems like a lark, but the incense holder is actually the most common item that designers submit to Lichen for consideration. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026

His movies are goofs, larks, stunts, knowingly arch bizarro-world riffs. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026

Verb

The Reting Rinpoche dispatched a search team of high lamas, who soon heard about a precocious 2-year-old who enjoyed larking inside chicken coops but also frequently spoke yearningly about making a long journey to Lhasa. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

And it was discovered by accident, when Delap and a few team-mates were larking about in training. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 22 May 2025