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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Many expected the game to be a laugher, especially after Colorado State coach Jay Norvell provided motivational and marketing fodder by throwing shade at Deion Sanders for always wearing sunglasses during interviews.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2023
So much for the 27-point deficit in a showcase of stars that went from a laugher to a thriller with 13 fourth-quarter lead changes.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 26, 2023
No one storms the court following a laugher.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2023
"I haven't talked to him in months... I know he worked hard in his own way," he said, to laugher.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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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