1
: a sound of or as if of laughing
2
archaic
: a cause of merriment
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Examples of laughter in a Sentence
The audience roared with laughter.
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
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EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
For Jamie Foxx, laughter may be the best medicine after all.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
This comedy event is a celebration of resilience, humor, and the power of community, reminding us all of the healing power of laughter.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The audience roared with laughter and showered her with applause.
—Adam Burke, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laughter. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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laughter
noun
laugh·ter
ˈlaf-tər 
ˈlȧf-
: the action or sound of laughing
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