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English noun: laughter

1. laughter (communication) the sound of laughing


Synonymslaugh


Broader (hypernym)utterance, vocalization


Narrower (hyponym)belly laugh, cachinnation, cackle, chortle, chuckle, giggle, guffaw, ha-ha, haw-haw, hee-haw, horselaugh, snicker, snigger, snort, titter

2. laughter (act) the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn


SamplesHe enjoyed the laughter of the crowd.


Broader (hypernym)activity









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