laughter (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːftər/
Definition
The action or sound of laughing.
Examples
Her infectious laughter filled the room.
The audience erupted in laughter at the comedian's joke.
How to Use laughter
- laughter of someone (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating possession or origin of the laughter. — "We could hear the laughter of children playing in the park."
- burst into laughter (phrasal verb)
- To suddenly start laughing. — "The unexpected punchline made everyone burst into laughter."
- waves of laughter (collocation)
- Describes continuous or repeated laughter. — "The comedian's stories were so funny that waves of laughter swept through the audience."
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