laughter — the action or sound of laughing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or sound of laughing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæftər/
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Laughter derives from Old English 'hleahtor', which has roots in the Germanic language family. The word evolved from the verb 'laugh' combined with the agent suffix '-ter', literally meaning 'the act of laughing'.
Breakdown
laugh (verb: to express mirth) + -ter (suffix denoting an action or result), forming a noun that describes the audible expression of joy or amusement.
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📝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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