laughter
Translation
laughter
Examples
Her laughter filled the room.
Her laughter filled the room.
Laughter is the best medicine.
Laughter is the best medicine.
Grammar Patterns
a burst of laughter a sudden expression of laughing A burst of laughter came from the next room.
be filled with laughter to be full of the sound of laughing The room was filled with laughter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amusement, glee, mirth; Antonyms: sadness, sorrow
Etymology
From the verb 'laugh' plus the suffix '-ter', which forms nouns of action.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to laugh'. It refers to the act or sound of laughing.