ROISTERER Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

roisterer

noun

Definition of roisterer

as in celebrant

one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion the rowdy roisterers who fill the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras

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The bride also offered to make her childhood friend Celeste Sykes, who would act as the celebrant, an outfit, as well as dressing her sisters, her parents, her father- and brother-in-law, several more friends, and her groom.

— Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Once in the air conditioning, celebrants were treated to a drag bingo afternoon.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of celebrant

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Tourists and Independence Day celebrators are expected to flock to Independence Mall on Saturday, when the new panels could be on display if the National Park Service installs them in time.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Amethyst Martinez In New York City, celebrators had a plethora of events to choose from to mark the United States' 250th anniversary of its independence.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of celebrator

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