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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Recent Examples of laughter
Join us for a warm, welcoming gathering filled with meaningful chats, laughter, and connection.
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
When asked what a real-life girls’ night together looks like, Spencer paints a picture of pizza, laughter and a little wine.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
There is laughter where there is also loss.
—Vogue, 1 June 2026
The room burst out in laughter.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
When asked what a real-life girls’ night together looks like, Spencer paints a picture of pizza, laughter and a little wine.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
There is laughter where there is also loss.
—Vogue, 1 June 2026
The room burst out in laughter.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughter
Noun
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The name on that can will get a chuckle this summer, and the beer will end up in a cooler enjoyed by someone who’s been saying it their whole life.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In a video from Reuters, Charles appeared to laugh off Stewart's comment and said something unintelligible before turning to shake hands with Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, who also got a chuckle out of the exchange.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Early episodes are somewhat chaotic, with many unfinished questions and sentences interjected by giggles.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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The pair then burst into another fit of giggles.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The quest to find the better joke, the stronger laugh—that’s reason enough to keep on living.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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These people had huge laughs Thursday morning over their airport Bloody Marys after realizing their words were treated as if serious.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The grown-ups in the audience snicker.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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There were snickers from some of the other students, including a tall and lank-haired kid whose name Adele didn’t know.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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