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Definition of cheers

cheers

/tʃɪrz/
cheers
Adverb:cheerfully
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Plural:cheers
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Adjective:cheerful
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• interjection

1

Used to express good wishes before drinking an alcoholic beverage.

Example

"Everyone raised their glasses and shouted, "Cheers!""

2

British Used informally to express gratitude or say goodbye.

Example

""Here is the coffee you ordered." "Cheers, mate!""

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• noun

1

Shouts of encouragement, praise, or joy from a crowd.

Example

"The stadium erupted in loud cheers when the home team scored the winning goal."

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• Rhymes for cheers

• Nearby Words

cheerless
cheerlessly
cheerlessness
cheers
cheery
cheese
cheeseball

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English noun 'chere', from Anglo-Norman 'chiere' (meaning 'face' or 'expression'), ultimately from Late Latin 'cara'. The interjection evolved in the early 20th century from the plural of 'cheer' used in toasts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheers
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