cheers
British-
a drinking toast
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goodbye! cheerio!
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thanks!
Example Sentences
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It’s been galvanizing to hear cheers on the sidewalk and realize that a crowd has been watching a match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
And while Grande later insisted the break was pre-planned and not “reactive or impulsive,” there’s no doubt the announcement was timed to dull the cacophony of both the jeers and cheers.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
The one-hour theater performance takes place on a moving train and features singalongs, spellcasting and House cheers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The ship serenely splashed into the Indian Ocean to wild cheers from SpaceX employees, who were watching live footage from the company's Starbase.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Loud applause and cheers ring out in the auditorium.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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