laughter

noun
UK: /ˈlɑːftər/
US: /ˈlæftər/

  1. The sound or act of laughing.

    1. I heard laughter from the next room it's simple happiness. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sound of their shared laughter filled the room, creating a warm atmosphere. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of joy or amusement that is expressed by laughing.

    1. The joke brought much laughter at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her stories are always full of laughter because she's a talented comedian. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hilarity merriment
laughter intransitive-verb

  1. To express amusement or happiness by making a series of sounds.

    1. We all laugh when we see the clown act. [ ] [ ]
    2. They laugh because they think it's a funny movie scene, despite the sadness. [ ] [ ]

  2. To regard something as funny or absurd.

    1. I laugh at how seriously some people take themselves every time. [ ] [ ]
    2. People laugh because they found it ironic how a fire station burned down. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laughter" in English means: The sound or act of laughing., A feeling of joy or amusement that is expressed by laughing..

The phonetic transcription of "laughter" is /ˈlɑːftər/ in British English and /ˈlæftər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laughter": hilarity, merriment.

Example usage of "laughter": "I heard laughter from the next room it's simple happiness.". More examples on the page.