LAUGHTER
/ˈlɑːftə/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of LAUGHTER
The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.
"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."
A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.
A reason for merriment.
Examples of LAUGHTER in a Sentence
- "Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."
Word Details
Is LAUGHTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LAUGHTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LAUGHTER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LAUGHTER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | u | g | h | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAUGHTER
100 words from the letters in LAUGHTER
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How to Use LAUGHTER in Word Games
LAUGHTER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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