Laughter

/ˈlæf.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or sound of laughing.

Her laughter filled the room, bringing joy to everyone present.

A feeling of happiness expressed by laughing.

The children's laughter echoed in the park as they played games.

A source of amusement or joy that causes laughter.

The comedian's jokes elicited laughter from the audience.

Middle English, from Old English lāhtor, from lachen 'to laugh'.

laughter is the best medicine

An expression indicating that laughter can improve one's mood and well-being.

laughter in the face of adversity

Finding humor even in difficult situations.

laughter brings people together

The idea that sharing laughs can foster connections between individuals.

laugh

To make a sound of amusement.

smile

A facial expression showing pleasure.

humor

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

ROFL (Rolling On the Floor Laughing)

When I saw that video, I was ROFL!

LOL (Laughing Out Loud)

That meme is so funny, I actually LOL'd!

LMAO (Laughing My Ass Off)

His joke was hilarious, I was LMAO!