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merrymaker

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who makes merry; a reveler or celebrant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'm not much of a holiday merrymaker, but I do appreciate a stiff glass of eggnog while the others sing carols.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a celebrant who shares in a noisy party

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the clubs attract revelers as young as thirteen

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: reveler, reveller

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: celebrant, celebrator, celebrater

Narrower terms: roisterer

History

Etymology

From merry + maker.