laughter
noun/ˈlæftər/
Frequency rank: #3,700 most common English word
Meaning
The act or sound of laughing.
Example sentence
Her joke made everyone burst into laughter.
Synonyms & related words
- laughing
- chuckling
- giggling
- cackling
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