laugher

noun

laugh·​er ˈla-fər How to pronounce laugher (audio)
ˈlä-
1
: one that laughs
2
: something (such as a game) that is easily won or handled

Examples of laugher in a Sentence

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The verdict remained in doubt through two periods, but then the Penguins erupted for six goals in a 14:02 span in the third period to turn this game into an absolute laugher. Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024 Double-digit favorites in the NFL are 5-0 ATS this season, and the Lions are responsible for two of those covers — the 52-6 laugher vs. Jacksonville as a 14-point favorite and a 52-14 demolition of the Tennessee Titans as a 13-point favorite. Ben Fawkes, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 New Jersey makes a statement against possible playoff Foe New York, sweeping all four matches in a 4-0 laugher. Todd Boss, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Gore worked a scoreless second before the Nationals struck again, turning the sweltering afternoon into a laugher. Spencer Nusbaum, Washington Post, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for laugher 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laugher was in the 15th century

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“Laugher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laugher. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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