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revelry

noun

rev·​el·​ry ˈre-vəl-rē How to pronounce revelry (audio)
: noisy partying or merrymaking

Example Sentences

Each city has its own Carnival, but none, not even the revelry of Mardi Gras, is as spectacular as Brooklyn's. Peter Noel, Village Voice, 6 Sept. 1994 Wassailing is an ancient English custom, part of the feasts and revelry of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, which have been revived in Colonial Williamsburg. Joan P. Dutton, The Williamsburg Cookbook, 1975 The tall minister stood again at the altar. He waited for the song and the revelry to die. Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 1969 The small birds were taking their farewell banquets. In the fullness of their revelry, they fluttered, chirping and frolicking from bush to bush, and tree to tree … Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 1820 the lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry
Recent Examples on the Web Amid the revelry came a moment for reflection and appreciation for what Gucci Changemakers has accomplished. Jeremy Lewis, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2022 But the revelry may not extend to people’s spending habits. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 1 June 2022 The coronavirus pandemic put a damper on the revelry, like lights flicking on and off for last call at a bar. John Marshall, ajc, 12 Feb. 2022 The scene around the stadium was a mix of languages spoken, communal gathering and boisterous revelry. Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2022 Chad Damiani, a veritable ringleader in the clowning community in L.A., takes on this taskmaster directing role, which bolsters the audience to join in the chaotic revelry onstage in rebellion against his exacting demands. Jake Kroeger, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 During Chica Nights on the weekends, live bands or DJs encourage revelry with Latin, pop and crossover music. Andy Wang, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 Partake in Munich’s culinary revelry on a foodie quest, brewery toast and traditional beer hall dinner. Laura Manske, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The Motor City was awash with maritime revelry Saturday as the Ocean Navigator cruise ship anchored to the RiverWalk for the first Port Days event aimed at showcasing maritime travel on Michigan's beloved waters. Liliana Webb, Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see revel entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revelry was in the 15th century

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