merrymaking

[ mer-ee-mey-king ]
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noun
  1. the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration.

  2. a merry festivity; revel.

adjective
  1. producing mirth; happy; festive.

Origin of merrymaking

1
First recorded in 1705–15; merry + making

Words Nearby merrymaking

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How to use merrymaking in a sentence

  • We dived into a lurid, crowded cavern that echoed with some dismal merrymaking of string and drum.

  • Abby meant to enjoy them, and invited all her relatives to a time of general feasting and merrymaking.

  • In this incessant merrymaking the people soon forgot their astonishment at the sudden disappearance of the bride.

    Joan of the Sword Hand | S(amuel) R(utherford) Crockett
  • I thought I heard the sound of noisy merrymaking,—with music as if many were dancing.

  • The people themselves would probably prefer to have their merrymaking to themselves.

    Gray youth | Oliver Onions

British Dictionary definitions for merrymaking

merrymaking

/ (ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ) /


noun
  1. fun, revelry, or festivity

Derived forms of merrymaking

  • merrymaker, noun

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