revelry

noun

ˈre-vəl-rē How to pronounce revelry (audio)
Definition of revelrynext
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity the lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry

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Recent Examples of revelry The Hindu festival of Holi celebrates spring, color and love in an explosion of revelry and music. — Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025 And Birds revelry reached a fever pitch in Philadelphia Friday for the Eagles' Super Bowl parade. — Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 Simon’s Bar & Cafe was a favorite of legislative staffers and lobbyists from 1984 until its closure in November 2023, the go-to spot for end-of-session revelry and late-night plates of Chinese food. — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025 While the rest of the country is winding down from holiday revelry, January 6 in New Orleans marked the start of Carnival season which culminates with Mardi Gras on March 4, 2025. — Janna A. Zanzi, AFAR Media, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
  1. festivity
  2. merrymaking
  3. merriment
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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  • Alternatively, the Perry Lane Hotel, as well as the brand-new, Ann Savannah, will put you in the heart of the merrymaking.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
  • In fact, ancient Romans celebrated the day with a fertility festival with animal sacrifices and drunken merrymaking.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of merrymaking
Noun
  • With just the press of a button, guests can activate lights and motions, to become immersed in a miniature world of merriment and magic.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2024
  • After all that merriment and frosty fun, travelers looking for somewhere warm and cozy to snooze can choose between Crystal Springs Resort and Alpine Haus Bed & Breakfast Inn in neighboring Vernon.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of merriment

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