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laughter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlæftɚ/ · UK /ˈlɑːftə/

laughter means: The sounds people make when they find something funny or feel happy.

noun

LAUGHING SOUNDB1

The sounds people make when they find something funny or feel happy.

  • We heard laughter upstairs.
  • Her joke caused a burst of laughter.
  • The children’s laughter filled the garden.

Common phrases: burst of laughter, loud laughter, laughter filled something

Questions about laughter

What does laughter mean?

The sounds people make when they find something funny or feel happy.

What is laughter in other languages?

Türkçe: kahkaha · Español: risa · Français: rire · Deutsch: Lachen · Italiano: risate · 日本語: 笑い声

How do you pronounce laughter?

In American English /ˈlæftɚ/; in British English /ˈlɑːftə/.

How do you use laughter in a sentence?

We heard laughter upstairs. Her joke caused a burst of laughter.

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