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[laf-ter, lahf-]

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noun

the action or sound of laughing.

an inner quality, mood, disposition, etc., suggestive of laughter; mirthfulness: a man of laughter and goodwill.

an expression or appearance of merriment or amusement.

Archaic. an object of laughter; subject or matter for amusement.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English; Old English hleahtor; cognate with Old High German hlahtar, Old Norse hlātr; see laugh

Related forms

laugh·ter·less, adjective

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The audience at the law school can be heard breaking out in laughter.

Grasping everything that was funny about the joke and making the joke funnier by the tone of the laughter itself.

Although he meant it as a joke, the laughter must have been somewhat forced, on both sides.

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The audience at the law school can be heard breaking out in laughter.

Grasping everything that was funny about the joke and making the joke funnier by the tone of the laughter itself.

Although he meant it as a joke, the laughter must have been somewhat forced, on both sides.

Soon enough the gentle sounds of the canyon were mingling with the happy laughter of children.

Laughter with friends releases endorphins, the brain's.

Laughter spreads through the room, and even a chuckle can be heard from the usually aloof king.

But when a certain writer pulled off a sick pogo butterfly move, the only thing it garnered was derisive laughter.

Granted, laughter comes easy when you reach this level.

Laughter fills the room where education professors and.

Culture, beauty, romance and laughter were what he saw and cared for.

If you stop talking then little conversations will break out, and then full-fledged laughter and debates.

Laughter and cheers cause a buzz of activity in brain regions that control facial movement.

Her off-tune singing, burps between breaths and rhythmic fish-swallowing has the crowd roaring with laughter.

Their marriage was a loving one filled with joy, laughter and mutual devotion.

Francie falling into a fit of hysterical laughter over this.

Saidayanak pushed out his fists and shifted from foot to foot, as if cycling a rickshaw-and laughter diluted the gloom.

Images can create intrigue, bring wonder, and cause laughter or inspiration.

Recent research shows that laughter can produce the same health benefits as physical exercise.

Middle schoolers on a field trip are coming down one of the trails, preceded by their laughter.

Expect to be in floods of teary laughter midway through.

Anyone who saw a man wearing it would double over with laughter.

Fortunately, they are a lovely, forgiving culture and so my blunders were met with a lot of laughter.

Lights begin to appear in caravan windows, and the murmur of laughter floats on the air.

Lynch measured the amount of laughter as well as more subtle-and automatic-facial expressions.

Listen to their screams of fear as the ball rolls into them, or their mocking laughter if you miss.

Flawless soul of magical joy, loves humor and laughter.

On the other hand, every man will die of laughter who does not die of something else.

But their answers were nearly drowned out by their laughter.

Our presentation began, consistent with the occasion, with a prolonged hug that prompted laughter and applause.

My reaction to each successful kill was a mixture of laughter and horror.

Rothbard fans would be rolling on the floor with laughter at your comment.

There was nothing but the sound of children's voices and laughter.

And it is these reactions of anger and laughter that calibrate our moral sensitivities to those of the group.

Reaction to public disclosure of the spaghetti deity's existence has ranged from hysterical laughter to staid criticism.

He dismissed my questions of the past with polite laughter.

In addition to adding to the entertainment value of the show, bouts of laughter can diffuse attention at critical time points.

Bursting laughter could be heard from the audio room beside the courtroom where the trial's sound was being broadcast.

His frequent laughter hints at an impish rather than a pious spirit.

If god were to exist he would probably be die of laughter where ever he goes.

Then you'll understand the bursts of laughter coming from their rooms.

B, normally so crusty, was making the panting sounds of chimp laughter as he ran.

While laughter can be warm, it can also be cruel and mocking.

Once realizing that the fire was under control and no one was apt to be hurt, he says, his immediate reaction was laughter.

His voice fuzzy, the tinkle of her laughter in the background.

The laughter builds as the artist attempts to follow directions and everyone tries to identify the drawing.

It causes laughter and good cheer in this ancient charitable place.

The air was filled with laughter and squeals from kids a couple rows over.

The celebration is later revisited with music, laughter and gatherings as the child goes through life.

Try to suppress commentary or laughter and do not look backwards to see if they want a confrontation.

Instead of groans from the heaps of weary people, there was only sardonic laughter.

We had more fun, although the ratio of complaints to laughter in our in-game chatter was a bit on the high side.

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laughter (ˈlɑːftə)

—n
1.	the action of or noise produced by laughing
2.	the experience or manifestation of mirth, amusement, scorn, or joy

[Old English hleahtor; related to Old Norse hlātr]

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Word Origin & History

laughter

O.E. hleahtor, from P.Gmc. *hlahtraz (cf. O.N. hlatr, Ger. Gelächter); see laugh.

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