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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
The vibe, never exactly cheerful, and never leavened by a hint of even the most sarcastic sense of humor, takes a turn for the horrific one evening in the wake of the bawdy revels celebrating Tomek’s wedding. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 30 May 2025 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
Verb
And on Wednesday, here in Atlanta, the Argentines turned a tourist attraction called Underground Atlanta into Underground Argentina, reveling with drums, chants, and dancing after beating England, 2-1, to earn a place in the championship game. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026 Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 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
  • Los Angeles is set to go on an affordable housing spending spree.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And wouldn’t the Father’s spree, therefore, be an act not of cruelty, but of liberation?
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of spree
Verb
  • There are certainly fans and pundits who feel that anything short of a title shouldn’t be celebrated in sports, and some who think carousing over anything less is especially beneath the Yankees, who have won 27 World Series but zero since 2009.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • The inviting throw is ideal for curling up under while binging Halloween movies or hunkering down on football Sundays, and adds a fun fall feel to your space that can easily transition into winter decorating.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Crew Girl Good enough to binge, not elite enough to remember.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of binge
Noun
  • The romp abruptly ended at the Boise airport when Love and Chan were removed from a white sports car by federal agents, according to a video obtained by TMZ.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Innovation defeated Freedom, 51-0 The Bulls improved to 5-0 with the romp past the Patriots (2-2).
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of romp
Verb
  • Food and drink The Ocean Restaurant runs a seasonally rotating menu built around local seafood and North Island produce.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Launched in 2001 in its distinctive black bottle—inspired by a neoprene wetsuit and scuba tank, naturally—Surf Spray turned a frolic in the waves into an everyday styling ritual.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of frolic

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“Revel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revel. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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