merriment
noun
mer·ri·ment
ˈmer-i-mənt 
ˈme-ri-
Examples of merriment in a Sentence
a time of great joy and merriment
Their house was always filled with merriment.
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This affection is palpable when kids laugh right back at Steve’s wild-eyed merriment and his sympatico rivalry with Garrett.
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Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
Choreography and merriment Hyundai will announce a $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing on Monday during an event at the White House, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Other spots for post-ski merriment are The St. Regis Bar and The Vintage Room, both at St. Regis Deer Valley where raw bar delicacies, sushi and festive cocktails are flowing.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
Federal Street in front of the stadium, the Roberto Clemente Bridge, and two blocks of 6th Street in Downtown will be closed off to vehicles and filled with food, drink and merriment for Buccos fans.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
Choreography and merriment Hyundai will announce a $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing on Monday during an event at the White House, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Other spots for post-ski merriment are The St. Regis Bar and The Vintage Room, both at St. Regis Deer Valley where raw bar delicacies, sushi and festive cocktails are flowing.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
Federal Street in front of the stadium, the Roberto Clemente Bridge, and two blocks of 6th Street in Downtown will be closed off to vehicles and filled with food, drink and merriment for Buccos fans.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for merriment
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“Merriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merriment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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merriment
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mer·ri·ment
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