MERRYMAKING Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

merrymaking

noun

ˈmer-ē-ˌmā-kiŋ

Definition of merrymaking

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 Museums also make for a great break from holiday-merrymaking. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 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 For the Ryman show, that bit of merrymaking fell to Crow, Larkin Poe and Tuttle as Starr sang and drummed. — Nancy Kruh, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for merrymaking

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Noun

And the crowd on-hand watching the festivities roared in amusement.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
In high school, Messick and his buddies would gather in one of their backyard pools, order pizza and watch the All-Star week festivities.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of festivity

Noun

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Follow the meal schedule For all the joie de vivre and revelry, Spain in general and San Sebastián in particular have a very concrete schedule around eating.

— Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of revelry

Noun

Downtown Saluda turns into a walkable outdoor gallery, showcasing pottery, sculpture, paintings, and all manner of other crafts, and it’s all complemented by live music and general merriment.

— Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Throughout the visit, much of which could happen during a spring snowstorm, Denver city leaders will attempt to demonstrate the city’s logistical, financial and merriment potential.

— Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 May 2026

Definition of merriment

Noun

The top-level changes late Tuesday were intended to draw a line under an unwelcome spasm of political turmoil that lasted almost a week and prompted rejoicing in Russia.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
There’s an inevitable triumphalism in all this rejoicing, and that was certainly also true in 1876 during the nation’s centennial.

— Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Definition of rejoicing

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