merriment
noun
mer·ri·ment
ˈmer-i-mənt 
ˈme-ri-
Examples of merriment in a Sentence
a time of great joy and merriment
Their house was always filled with merriment.
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Afterward, there are gifts for children, dreidel games, yummy chocolate gelt, and other merriment.
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Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
Behold Ike Barinholtz, Jon Stewart, Abbi Jacobson, and Eric André on stage alongside Gracie and Clyde Lawrence and the entire band Lawrence, who will provide musical interludes and merriment between stories.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
But the merriment may not last long, because a Secret Santa gift exchange is about to reveal some untrustworthy players in Molly’s inner circle.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
As one of New York City’s most cherished annual events, the occasion brings together locals and visitors, who gather in the spirit of gratitude and merriment.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
Behold Ike Barinholtz, Jon Stewart, Abbi Jacobson, and Eric André on stage alongside Gracie and Clyde Lawrence and the entire band Lawrence, who will provide musical interludes and merriment between stories.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
But the merriment may not last long, because a Secret Santa gift exchange is about to reveal some untrustworthy players in Molly’s inner circle.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
As one of New York City’s most cherished annual events, the occasion brings together locals and visitors, who gather in the spirit of gratitude and merriment.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for merriment
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“Merriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merriment. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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merriment
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mer·ri·ment
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