merriment Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a gay feeling
    gaiety.
  2. noun activities that are enjoyable or amusing
    fun; playfulness.
    • I do it for the fun of it
    • he is fun to have around

WordNet

Mer"ri*ment noun
Definitions
  1. Gayety, with laughter; mirth; frolic. "Follies and light merriment." Spenser.
    Methought it was the sound Of riot and ill-managed merriment. Milton.

Webster 1913