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

Matteo seized the merrymaker, and was about to make short work with him, when his superior held his hand.

From Project Gutenberg

Harrison showed an unexpected sympathy with the futile, tragic little merrymaker.

From Project Gutenberg

He must have been a corpse even when I took him for a merrymaker.

From Project Gutenberg

Even Cora, the family merrymaker, was quiet, until aroused from her reverie by an act of her brother who replenished the fire.

From Project Gutenberg

His mind was beginning to soar above the showman and merrymaker.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• buffoon
• comedian
• comic
• fool
• jester
• mime
• prankster