roisters

Definition of roistersnext
present tense third-person singular of roister
as in wassails
to take part in drunken revelry the earl's wastrel son had spent the best part of his youth roistering and gambling

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  • The rig drinks a gallon of diesel every 10 minutes.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Nowadays, locals frequent the restaurant for lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
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  • In 1945, Claire and Frank finally take a real honeymoon in Inverness, where Claire basically binges info on Scottish Highlander history and the Battle of Culloden thanks to Frank nerding out.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
  • There are few things more luxurious than a handsome couch or chair, but there’s no need to forgo the Netflix binges with a bowl of buttery popcorn or make the kids sit on the floor.
    Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Roisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roisters. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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