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noun

Definition of revelnext
as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties

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verb

ˈre-vəl How to pronounce revel (audio)
as in to carouse
to take part in drunken revelry reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work

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Recent Examples of revel
Noun
Whilst the revels did flourish, Freeman labored upon his own grand design — the fair Castle Gwynn, a stone bastion of olden style, rising proudly across from the fields of festivity in Arrington. — Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025 During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales, and more. — Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026 In the evenings after dinner, most guests gravitated back to the Top of the Yacht bar to revel into the wee hours, or to the intimate Piano Bar on Deck 4, with the single-table casino, offering blackjack and poker. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revel
  1. spree
  2. carouse
  3. gambol
  4. binge
  5. romp
  6. drink
  7. frolic
Noun
  • What might inspire someone who just graduated from probation to go on such an unfettered killing spree?
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Importantly, the government said the move would be paid for by canceling plans to introduce digital ID, in an effort to reassure investors that Burnham isn’t about to go on an unfunded spending spree.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of spree
Verb
  • Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • Bethany takes the explosive event as a sign to reunite with her old girlfriend Nel (Lena Góra), and carouse across lofts, clubs, and back alleys, leaving her erstwhile partner stranded.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of carouse
Noun
  • His shakshuka takes the tomato-and-pepper mold and spins it into a gambol through fields of celery and coriander seeds, ground chipotles and sweet paprika.
    — Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
  • In my backyard, rabbits gambol, squirrels leap and the birds sing with a new exuberance now that there’s no traffic noise from the nearby highway.
    — Claire Messud, WSJ, 30 Apr. 2020
Definition of gambol
Verb
  • Fans can catch up and binge on all three previous seasons on the streaming platform.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 July 2026
  • This is someone’s Super Bowl, if the Super Bowl was about binging 15 pounds of cased beef tubes.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of binge
Noun
  • But Konchalovsky’s rendering of the heroic tale — must-watch programming for lovers of Greek mythology, ‘90s aesthetics, and a good cinematic romp — certainly hasn’t lost its appeal.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Andrés Chaparro went 4 for 5 with two home runs and eight RBIs as the Washington Nationals handed the Athletics their 10th straight defeat in a 23-4 romp Friday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of romp
Verb
  • But more typical are quality-of-life complaints from riders who report people drinking or getting high at stations or discarding bags of fast food debris on platforms.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • The weather service said people should take precautions, like drinking plenty of water and wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • The main social space on the ground floor is purposely uncluttered, all the better to shift easily between poolside family frolics, predinner drinks with guests, and ad hoc performances when the muse strikes.
    — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • Since this World Cup began, Boston was captivated by the Tartan Army, and videos of their frolics have gone viral all over the world.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Definition of frolic

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