Meaning & Definition of word "Revelry"

Revelry

/ˈrɛvəlri/

noun:

  • 1. lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.
    • Example: The streets were filled with revelry as the festival kicked off.
  • 2. a lively celebration or party.
    • Example: The New Year's Eve revelry lasted until dawn.
  • 3. great enjoyment or delight.
    • Example: The revelry of the crowd was infectious as they celebrated the victory.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French ' reveler' meaning to rebel, which itself is derived from Latin 'rebellare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

revelry and revelers:

refers to people engaged in lively and noisy festivities.

a night of revelry:

a night characterized by loud and joyful celebration.

join in the revelry:

to participate in the festivities.

Related Words

celebrate:

to mark a significant event with festivities.

merrymaking:

the act of having fun in a lively or noisy way.

jollity:

a state of cheerful readiness to have fun.

Slang Meanings of revelry

Meaning: A wild party or celebration.

Example Sentence: Last night was a total rager; the revelry was nonstop!

Meaning: Drinking heavily at a gathering.

Example Sentence: We went all out for the revelry last weekend.