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
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What’s Fat Tuesday without a free Krispy Kreme doughnut? On March 4, Mardi Gras revelers wearing colorful beads synonymous with the cultural and religious holiday can get a free original glazed doughnut in-store, Krispy Kreme said in a news release. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 As thousands of revelers line the streets of downtown Kansas City for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade Monday, they will be again surrounded by a strong police and law enforcement presence. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025 There are many reasons to visit New Orleans, from po' boys filled with heaps of fried shrimp spilling out of pillowy soft French bread, the shrill trills of brass trumpets, and the constant bustle of revelers across the city. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025 The wise man of underground rap, who announced a new album on Wednesday morning, took the stage at Cheer Up Charlie’s a little after 11 p.m. that night and faced a crowd of revelers. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reveler

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 31 Mar. 2025.

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