laughter — the action or sound of laughing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or sound of laughing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæftər/
Korean meaning: 웃음, 웃는 소리
Korean pronunciation: 래프-터 (강세: 래프)
Example Sentences
- His dad jokes were so bad that they actually caused laughter.
- The baby's first attempt to walk resulted in more laughter than steps.
- Laughter is often called the best medicine for stress.
laughter
NOUN//ˈlæftər//
the action or sound of laughing
Friends sharing infectious laughter together
The king's laughter echoed through the banquet hall. (LAUGH + SOUND = LAUGHTER)
A little laughter can lead to a happily ever after.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'hleahtor'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 뿌리를 가지고 있습니다. 'laugh'라는 동사에 '-ter'라는 행위를 나타내는 접미사가 붙어 '웃는 행위'라는 명사가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His dad jokes were so bad that they actually caused laughter.”
“The baby's first attempt to walk resulted in more laughter than steps.”
“Laughter is often called the best medicine for stress.”
“The mime's performance was so confusing that it triggered nervous laughter from the audience.”
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