Examples of revelry in a Sentence
Each city has its own Carnival, but none, not even the revelry of Mardi Gras, is as spectacular as Brooklyn's.
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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
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
The unique revelry was appropriate for the rising star who has made headlines by angering veterans with aggressive moves.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The post-dinner revelry has also given us iconic moments over the years, like Diana dancing with John Travolta in 1985.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Speakeasies round out a spirited evening—most notably Hell or High Water, a cozy hideout beneath Whiskey Row where craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon list set the tone for late-night revelry.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Between French Quarter revelry, Cajun and Creole eats, and Mardi Gras celebrations, New Orleans is a classic Louisiana destination for visitors—but there's so much more to the Bayou State than the Big Easy.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The post-dinner revelry has also given us iconic moments over the years, like Diana dancing with John Travolta in 1985.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Speakeasies round out a spirited evening—most notably Hell or High Water, a cozy hideout beneath Whiskey Row where craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon list set the tone for late-night revelry.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Between French Quarter revelry, Cajun and Creole eats, and Mardi Gras celebrations, New Orleans is a classic Louisiana destination for visitors—but there's so much more to the Bayou State than the Big Easy.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revelry. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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