B1nounemotions
US/ˈlæf.tər/
UK/ˈlɑːf.tə/
the act or sound of laughing
In context
During the break, we heard laughter coming from the classroom.
The audience burst into laughter at his joke.
People say that laughter is the best medicine.
Words that go with laughter
verb + preposition
- burst into laughterThe whole room burst into laughter.
- roar with laughterThe crowd roared with laughter.
adjective + noun
- loud laughterLoud laughter came from the next table.
noun + preposition
- sound of laughterI love the sound of laughter in the house.
adjective + preposition
- full of laughterThe party was full of laughter.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The classroom was full of laughters during the show.Correct: The classroom was full of laughter during the show.