cheers
British-
a drinking toast
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goodbye! cheerio!
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thanks!
Example Sentences
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Singer Eden Golan faced a similar chorus of cheers and boos as she sang in Sweden two years ago.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
They erupt in a chorus of cheers and gasps as they watch paper fortunes being made and erased in seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
"It's a song that cheers our culture," the 27-year-old says.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
"We're like pirates," he added to cheers from the crowd.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
The crowd erupted in cheers and whistles, hoots and hollers, clapping hands and stomping feet.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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