laugher

noun

laugh·​er ˈla-fər How to pronounce laugher (audio)
ˈlä-
Synonyms of laughernext
1
: one that laughs
2
: something (such as a game) that is easily won or handled

Examples of laugher in a Sentence

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The offense came up with timely hits early, Garrett Crochet was back to being Garrett Crochet and in the top of the ninth, the Red Sox erupted in epic fashion, scoring 10 runs to turn what was already a blowout into an absolute laugher. Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 The Nuggets jumped out to a 44-25 lead early in the second quarter only to see a potential laugher quickly turn into a head-scratcher. CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 After getting swept by the Marlins in three one-run games, Colorado needed a laugher. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2026 In this laugher-inducing language, Papa becomes Poopoo, Mama becomes Moomoo, and Sloomoo? Liz Regalia, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laugher

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Laugher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laugher. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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