merrymaking

noun

ˈmer-ē-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce merrymaking (audio)
Definition of merrymakingnext
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity Christmas Eve is always an occasion of much merrymaking at our home

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Recent Examples of merrymaking The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff. — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024 Eat at The Ram, where the goulash and schnitzel from the Heritage Menu are always a hit; shop at Brass Ranch, the epicenter for European ski and sportswear; and hit the outdoor Holiday Market, which unveils a flurry of merrymaking and festive artisanal goods Dec. 16 and 17. — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2023 If that's not enough merrymaking for you and yours, there are plenty of other festivities: This year, the resort has added a new light tour: the Millionaire Motorcar. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023 The classic spiked dessert hides out for hours before the merrymaking begins, soaking up rum in a secluded cabinet to safeguard it from those who'd like to take a nibble—or from that one relative who'd prefer to add an extra tipple when no one is watching. — Nicola Blaque, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for merrymaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merrymaking
  1. festivity
  2. revelry
  3. merriment
  4. jollity
Noun
  • Since announcing her move, she’s been documenting her efforts to immerse herself in Ireland’s festivities, including at the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which is attended by roughly 500,000 people, according to the Associated Press.
    — Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Eustis Mayor Willie Hawkins will open the festivities with the reading of a proclamation in front of the school, followed by historical tours, performances, games, food, music and art.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of festivity
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  • With the game coming in February and the revelry leading up to Mardi Gras, officials wanted them out of sight as New Orleans would be inundated with visitors.
    — Rick Rojas, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The women in the fresco are both hunters and dancers, suggesting that the duality of slaughter and revelry was a central tenet.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of revelry
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  • The holiday season is a magical time, full of merriment, light and tasty treats.
    — Em Sauter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Expect merriment, mirth and …*checks notes*… Fulham to be fifth by Christmas?
    — Phil Hay, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.
    — James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • While the jollity may look a bit different from city to city, these global destinations keep the holiday cheer going year after year.
    — Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
Definition of jollity

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