as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
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His light-hearted response elicited a chorus of laughter from the Japanese reporters in the Dodger Stadium interview room.
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Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Rose was met with some laughter ... still trying to figure out why.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Research shows that laughter therapy improves cortisol and perceived stress levels, meaning that laughter can reduce physical and mental stress.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
It was always followed by faint, meek-bodied laughter.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
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Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Rose was met with some laughter ... still trying to figure out why.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Research shows that laughter therapy improves cortisol and perceived stress levels, meaning that laughter can reduce physical and mental stress.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
It was always followed by faint, meek-bodied laughter.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughter. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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