laughter
Americannoun
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the action of or noise produced by laughing
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the experience or manifestation of mirth, amusement, scorn, or joy
Other Word Forms
- laughterless adjective
Etymology
Origin of laughter
before 900; Middle English; Old English hleahtor; cognate with Old High German hlahtar, Old Norse hlātr; laugh
Example Sentences
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In a charity fundraiser started in his memory, Zeeshan was described as being known for his "kindness, generosity, and laughter touched everyone who knew him".
From BBC
Tkachuk explained the wonderful relationship between the men’s and women’s Olympics players while expressing regret at the laughter.
From Los Angeles Times
The Underhill home filled with laughter as young nieces and nephews came for long visits.
From Literature
Some also make that claim about laughter, although “Scrubs” proves humor to be more of a coping tool than a cure.
From Salon
Robinson chuckles as canned laughter from the soundboard fills the room.
From Los Angeles Times
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