laughter (/ˈlɑːf.tər/)

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🔊 /ˈlɑːf.tər/

Meaning

Meaning: sound of laughing

The act or sound of laughing, expressing amusement or joy.

Examples

🗣 The room filled with warm laughter as the old uncle told his favourite ridiculous story again.

Etymology

From Old English ‘hleahtor’, of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes the joyful sound and act of laughing.

Literary Heritage

The proverb ‘laughter is the best medicine’ celebrates its healing power.

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Tags: emotion, happiness

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