merrymaking

[mer-ee-mey-king]

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.

merrymaking

/ ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ /

noun

1. fun, revelry, or festivity

Other Word Forms

• merrymaker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of merrymaking¹

First recorded in 1705–15; merry + making

Example Sentences

In big cities, the merrymaking involving the playful splashing of water took place at designated high-security pavilions.

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Late Saturday, Buckingham Palace announced details of a three-day merrymaking jamboree that will rival Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee last June.

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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Thursday that Mr. Biden was returning to Washington to attend White House meetings and participate in holiday merrymaking before flying back at 8:55 p.m.

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She added that people were so exhausted and there was no "merrymaking".

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Beyond the merrymaking, he is also facing scandals involving the costly interior decoration of his Downing Street apartment and his ill-fated defense of an ethically challenged Conservative lawmaker.

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