1
: a sound of or as if of laughing
2
archaic
: a cause of merriment
Examples of laughter in a Sentence
The audience roared with laughter.
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The 78-year-old rock star asked fans for their best caption for the bit that may leave audience members dying with laughter
Iggy is currently touring in Europe, North America and South America
Iggy Pop knows how to make an exit.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 2 June 2025
Nikolas was a cherished husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle, and nephew whose warmth, laughter, and love touched the lives of all who knew him.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 2 June 2025
As Sheets walked in with the trainers and Shildt, there were more smiles and laughter.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laughter. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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laughter
noun
laugh·ter
ˈlaf-tər 
ˈlȧf-
: the action or sound of laughing
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