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Definition of laughter

laughter

/ˈlæf.tɚ/
laugh · ter
Plural:laughters
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Adjective:laughable
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1

The action or sound of laughing, typically as a spontaneous expression of amusement, joy, or mirth.

Example

"The entire dining hall erupted in warm laughter after the speaker shared a humorous childhood anecdote."

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• Rhymes for laughter

• Nearby Words

laughingstock
laughingthrush
laughline
laughter
launch
launcher
launchpad

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hleahtor', from the Proto-Germanic '*hlahtraz', formed from the verb root '*hlahjana' (to laugh), which is of imitative origin.

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