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Explore Laughter through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like laugh or utterance. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Laughter meaning

  1. The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.
  2. A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.
  3. A reason for merriment.

Synonyms of Laughter

Using Laughter

  • The main meaning on this page is: The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound. | A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs. | A reason for merriment.
  • Useful related words include: laugh, utterance, vocalization, activity.
  • In the example corpus, laughter often appears in combinations such as: laughter and, of laughter, and laughter.

Context around Laughter

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 8 start, 8 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Laughter

  • In this selection, "laughter" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 28.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, canned, real, losing, lines, yoga and saw stand out and add context to how "laughter" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a certified laughter yoga instructor and anticipation of laughter have wonderful. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "laughter" sits close to words such as develops, gps and quinn, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with laughter

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Amid this festive time, Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market thrives, echoing with laughter and buzzing with anticipation. (17 words)

Elisa Rosier, a certified laughter yoga instructor, speaks about the Ketchikan Laughter Yoga Club and it’s first session this Sunday. (21 words)

I left in love, in laughter, and in truth and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit. (21 words)

So I think if you buy a ticket for this show, you're going to leave doubled up with laughter, you're going to be cramped with laughter and it’s going to make sitting in a theater for two hours in the dark worthwhile. (45 words)

As they took to the stage at the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, the hard work each act had put into their performance was evident as they entertained the capacity audience, evoking fits of laughter throughout. (36 words)

One comment pointed out Mr Al-Mohammad's "fearful expressions just before he breaks into laughter", while another said "the laughter of this little angel is much more powerful than the noise of that bomb". (35 words)

Example sentences (20)

Jokes followed by canned laughter saw a 10 percent score boost, while real laughter bumped that as high as a 20 percent improvement.

So I think if you buy a ticket for this show, you're going to leave doubled up with laughter, you're going to be cramped with laughter and it’s going to make sitting in a theater for two hours in the dark worthwhile.

Because studies show that laughter, and even the anticipation of laughter, have wonderful benefits on health and stress relief, we should all work on getting more giggles into each day.

Losing anger lines is very different from losing laughter lines though, and if I haven’t got my laughter lines, I just don’t feel like I look like myself.

One comment pointed out Mr Al-Mohammad's "fearful expressions just before he breaks into laughter", while another said "the laughter of this little angel is much more powerful than the noise of that bomb".

Laughter also plays a major role in the healing benefits, but in order to gain the maximum endorphins from this shared laughter, researchers suggest a crew of five or less.

Elisa Rosier, a certified laughter yoga instructor, speaks about the Ketchikan Laughter Yoga Club and it’s first session this Sunday.

I left in love, in laughter, and in truth and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit.

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Physiology of Laughter In 1872 Charles Darwin published one of the first "comprehensive and in many ways remarkably accurate description of laughter in terms of respiration, vocalization, facial action and gesture and posture".

Although Edinburgh may have a former James Bond, Billy Connolly has brought much laughter and joy to people over the years and is arguably the most loved famous Scot that is known the world over.

A married couple at a Nottinghamshire dementia specialist nursing home have reflected on their relationship for National Couples Day (18th August) – proving that love, laughter and some sarcasm is the recipe for a happy marriage.

Amid this festive time, Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market thrives, echoing with laughter and buzzing with anticipation.

And yet because it is a Lee Smith novel, it is bursting with life and laughter and love, an absolute delight.

Another Reddit User questions why shows like The Big Bang Theory get grief for using laughter tracks to cover unfunny jokes while receives a free pass.

A place of joy and laughter, where hearts are filled with glee, Helensburgh, oh Helensburgh, you're where I long to be.

As a young observer, Derek soaked up the atmosphere and remembered memories of laughter and camaraderie that would shape his artistic journey many years later.

Asmid laughter from MPs, Mr Sunak, an enthusiastic Leave supporter, again refused to engage in the wider question about the merit of Brexit.

As they took to the stage at the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, the hard work each act had put into their performance was evident as they entertained the capacity audience, evoking fits of laughter throughout.

As we were about to leave a ripple of laughter and good-natured heckling went around as order number 69 was announced.

As you descend the concrete stairs into the bar, it’s as if you’re descending into another time, the sounds of jazz and laughter emanating through the small red door.

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Common combinations with laughter

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "laughter" in a sentence?
An example: "Jokes followed by canned laughter saw a 10 percent score boost, while real laughter bumped that as high as a 20 percent improvement." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "laughter" from authentic English texts.
What does "laughter" mean?
Laughter means: The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.
What are synonyms of "laughter"?
Common synonyms of "laughter" include: laugh, utterance, vocalization, activity.
How many example sentences with "laughter" are there?
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