merrymaker

[mer-ee-mey-ker]

noun

1. a person who gaily or enthusiastically takes part in some festive or merry celebration; reveler.

Word History and Origins

Origin of merrymaker¹

First recorded in 1820–30; merry + maker

Example Sentences

Eventually, we find ourselves back in the square, watching the lights and merrymakers dance on the wet stones.

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We were part of a gathering of merrymakers.

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Throughout June and July, a constant parade of Jeri’s parents’ friends and fellow merrymakers came and went, and their zeal for entertaining and having fun was on full display.

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The game caught on, and soon groups of merrymakers were scavenging all over the United States.

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Watch the merrymakers gather, the conversation flow and the awkward moments be thwarted through the offering of another ladleful.

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Related Words

• buffoon 
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• comic 
• fool 
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