laugher
Americannoun
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a person who laughs.
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Informal. a contest or competition in which one person or team easily overwhelms another; easy victory.
Etymology
Origin of laugher
A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at laugh, -er 1
Example Sentences
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What was already a laugher became a full-fledged Fourth of July disaster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2025
The Mets were coming off a 9-0 laugher at Arizona.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
No one storms the court following a laugher.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2023
Brown and the Eagles could afford the chuckle after a 35-13 laugher Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers that moved the only undefeated team in the league to 7-0.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2022
Not hysterical laughter, but the helpless laugher of someone who’s just heard something so funny they can’t help but bubble over with it.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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