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revelry

American  
[rev-uhl-ree] / ˈrɛv əl ri /

noun

plural

revelries

  1. reveling; boisterous festivity.

    Their revelry could be heard across the river.
    Synonyms:
    spree, carousal, celebration, merrymaking
revelry British  
/ ˈrɛvəlrɪ /

noun

  1. noisy or unrestrained merrymaking

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Etymology

Origin of revelry

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; revel, -ry

Example Sentences

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Mexican couple Daniela Garcia and Fran Ruiloba joined in for the bottomless revelry after hearing about the event last year.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

But it goes beyond the Times Square revelry.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Although New Year’s Eve is typically a time of uninhibited revelry, more young partyers are wary of getting down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

So when the belle of the ball took a break from the revelry and sat down to order a drink, I subtly repositioned myself on the couch across from her.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

Rowan joined in the revelry, but it was more out of obligation than anything.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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