revelry

noun
UK: /ˈrevəlri/
US: /ˈrevəlri/

  1. Noisy merrymaking; lively and festive celebrations.

    1. The street revelry continued late into the night.
    2. The annual Mardi Gras revelry is famous for its vibrant costumes and parades.

  2. A boisterous or uproarious celebration or period of celebration.

    1. New Year's Eve revelry always ends with fireworks.
    2. Despite the team's loss, some fans engaged in post-game revelry.

Synonyms

merrymaking carousal jollification frolic festivity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revelry" in English means: Noisy merrymaking; lively and festive celebrations., A boisterous or uproarious celebration or period of celebration..

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

Synonyms for "revelry": merrymaking, carousal, jollification, frolic, festivity.

Example usage of "revelry": "The street revelry continued late into the night.". More examples on the page.