merrymaking

[ mer-ee-mey-king ]

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noun

the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration.
a merry festivity; revel.

adjective

producing mirth; happy; festive.

Origin of merrymaking

First recorded in 1705–15; merry + making

Words Nearby merrymaking

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How to use merrymaking in a sentence

We dived into a lurid, crowded cavern that echoed with some dismal merrymaking of string and drum.
Where the Pavement Ends | John Russell
Abby meant to enjoy them, and invited all her relatives to a time of general feasting and merrymaking.
A Budget of Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens and Others | Various
In this incessant merrymaking the people soon forgot their astonishment at the sudden disappearance of the bride.
Joan of the Sword Hand | S(amuel) R(utherford) Crockett
I thought I heard the sound of noisy merrymaking,—with music as if many were dancing.
Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades | Florence Holbrook
The people themselves would probably prefer to have their merrymaking to themselves.
Gray youth | Oliver Onions

British Dictionary definitions for merrymaking

merrymaking

/ (ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ) /

noun

fun, revelry, or festivity

Derived forms of merrymaking

merrymaker, noun

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