reveler

noun

rev·​el·​er ˈre-və-lər How to pronounce reveler (audio)
ˈrev-lər
variants or reveller
: one who engages in revelry

Examples of reveler in a Sentence

The streets were crowded with revelers on New Year's Eve. wedding revelers whooping it up until dawn
Recent Examples on the Web In recent years, residents, workers and tourists have been stranded by the city's surprise downtown closures of streets and expressway ramps due to thousands of revelers converging to celebrate the holiday. Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024 While the Gallery’s impressive feat of construction garnered oohs and ahhs from visiting revelers, business behind the scenes was fraught. Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 And from there, those packing the Bridgestone Arena indeed proceeded to party, with the stage packed with revelers as well as the audience. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 July 2024 What appears to be blood covers the entire party as the revelers continue with their celebration. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reveler 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reveler was in the 14th century

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“Reveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reveler. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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