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revelry

[ rev-uhl-ree ]

noun

plural revelries.
  1. reveling; boisterous festivity:

    Their revelry could be heard across the river.

    Synonyms: , , ,



revelry

/ ˈɛəɪ /

noun

  1. noisy or unrestrained merrymaking
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of revelry1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; revel, -ry
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Rickey would rather they retrench into a nostalgia tour of laughs and revelry — he’s even found the tan Chrysler LeBaron they used to ride in.

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There was little to no evidence on social media of the players enjoying the opportunities for revelry that Dubai allows.

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Nothing stops a virus or contagious bacteria is its tracks like keeping isolated — even if it means missing out on holiday revelries.

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Last month, police in Shanghai silenced celebrations for Halloween over fears the revelries might turn into platforms for dissent.

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Machado plopped down in the front row, leaned back into the arms of his teammates for a few pictures, and the Padres returned to the clubhouse for a little more revelry.

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