1
: a sound of or as if of laughing
2
archaic
: a cause of merriment
Synonyms
Examples of laughter in a Sentence
The audience roared with laughter.
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
Recent Examples on the Web
Since then, she's scored numerous comedy specials, bringing smiles and laughter to viewers everywhere.
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Some things never change — and this pic of an adorably dressed baby sporting a fierce look is total proof of that.
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Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The story travels through generations, capturing the human experience in its purest form for a tale of love, loss, laughter and life.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
There would likely be revelry and laughter that night, but throwing the party was a necessity.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Her radiant smile could light up the darkest room, and her sassy responses never failed to bring laughter and joy.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
The hug is warm, the eyes kind, the laughter throaty and frequent.
—Giles Hattersley, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Moviegoers often recite Kidman’s monologue aloud along with her in the darkened theater, to the guffaws and laughter of other patrons.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
The approach, showcased by Lear on his hit shows like All In the Family, allows audiences to engage with today’s most pressing concerns through laughter.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
As gray clouds gathered and light rain began falling Friday morning onto the Louisville Fire Department Training Academy, the smell of cooking steak and the sound of laughter drifted through the air.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024
Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The story travels through generations, capturing the human experience in its purest form for a tale of love, loss, laughter and life.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
There would likely be revelry and laughter that night, but throwing the party was a necessity.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Her radiant smile could light up the darkest room, and her sassy responses never failed to bring laughter and joy.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
The hug is warm, the eyes kind, the laughter throaty and frequent.
—Giles Hattersley, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Moviegoers often recite Kidman’s monologue aloud along with her in the darkened theater, to the guffaws and laughter of other patrons.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
The approach, showcased by Lear on his hit shows like All In the Family, allows audiences to engage with today’s most pressing concerns through laughter.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
As gray clouds gathered and light rain began falling Friday morning onto the Louisville Fire Department Training Academy, the smell of cooking steak and the sound of laughter drifted through the air.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laughter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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laughter
noun
laugh·ter
ˈlaf-tər 
ˈlȧf-
: the action or sound of laughing
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