Merrymaking

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛriˌmeɪkɪŋ/

Definitions of merrymaking

noun a festive gathering or celebration characterized by joy and revelry

Example Sentences

A1 The children had a lot of fun at the merrymaking event.

A2 The village square was filled with merrymaking during the festival.

B1 The merrymaking continued late into the night, with music and dancing.

B2 The annual carnival is known for its lively merrymaking and colorful costumes.

C1 The merrymaking at the royal ball was extravagant and opulent.

C2 The merrymaking at the wedding reception was a grand affair, with fireworks and live entertainment.

Examples of merrymaking in a Sentence

formal The annual gala was a night of elegant merrymaking and celebration.

informal We had a great time at the party last night, lots of merrymaking.

slang Let's hit the town for some serious merrymaking tonight!

figurative The birds chirped and danced in the trees, creating a joyful merrymaking atmosphere in the forest.

Grammatical Forms of merrymaking

• past tense: merrymaked
• plural: merrymakings
• comparative: more merrymaking
• superlative: most merrymaking
• present tense: merrymakes
• future tense: will merrymake
• perfect tense: has merrymaked
• continuous tense: is merrymaking
• singular: merrymaking
• positive degree: merrymaking
• infinitive: to merrymake
• gerund: merrymaking
• participle: merrymaking

Origin and Evolution of merrymaking

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'merrymaking' originated from the Old English word 'merri', meaning joyful or lively, and 'macian', meaning to make. It was used to describe the act of celebrating or having a good time.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'merrymaking' has retained its original meaning of celebrating or having a good time, but it is now commonly used to refer to festive activities or parties where people come together to enjoy themselves.