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Definition of merriment

merriment

/ˈmɛr.ɪ.mənt/
mer · ri · ment
Adverb:merrily
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Plural:merriments
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Adjective:merry
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merriment Lexical Profile

merriment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Lively, cheerful joy and lighthearted amusement, often accompanied by laughter and festive celebration.

Example

"The dining hall echoed with laughter and merriment as old friends reunited for the holiday banquet."

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• Rhymes for merriment

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the adjective 'merry' (which traces back to Old English 'myrige', meaning pleasing or delightful) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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