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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 Dodgers’ come-from-behind win in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series clinched a series victory over the Yankees and produced the prevailing image of Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and their teammates reveling on the Yankee Stadium diamond. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 When the Black Queen’s message arrives in the Riverlands, the king consort, lil’ Oscar Tully, and their new pal Roddy the Ruin are busy reveling, making up ballads dedicated to their own derring-do. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 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
  • Lavie's latest arrest comes nearly four months after Los Angeles County prosecutors accused her of carrying out a dating app burglary spree targeting wealthy victims across Southern California.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Spurs boast a number of tidy, technical players in the front line but this summer’s spending spree feels an opportunity to add some punch to the No 10 position.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 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
  • An entire season of Ransom Canyon is dropped at once, can be binged in two days, and is gone for a year and a half.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Fans can catch up and binge on all three previous seasons on the streaming platform.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of binge
Noun
  • Superhero movies weren't dominating the box office, and tapping the Evil Dead director for a PG-13 action romp that had been in development hell for 25 years wasn't guaranteed to work out.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
  • The critter gained numerous fans during its brief romp around Comerica, with the crowd booing after its capture and again when Miller called for a round of applause for the ground crew after the ordeal.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of romp
Verb
  • This incident, which occurred after he was allegedly seen drinking at bars, solidifies a pattern of injury and questionable decision-making for the player.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Neither the Pawn Chess Club founders nor Bannon see this as separate from how young people are drinking.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Aug. 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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