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Meaning of "merrymaking" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MERRYMAKING

merrymaking  [ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MERRYMAKING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Merrymaking is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MERRYMAKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Merrymaking (Dekobako na Mainichi to, Ai Kawarazu na Bokura)

"Merrymaking " is the seventh single by Japanese band Antic Cafe. The single is featured on the Shikisai Moment album. The song peaked at No. 63 on the Japanese singles chart.

Definition of merrymaking in the English dictionary

The definition of merrymaking in the dictionary is fun, revelry, or festivity.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MERRYMAKING


boilermaking
ˈbɔɪləˌmeɪkɪŋ
brickmaking
ˈbrɪkˌmeɪkɪŋ
cabinet-making
ˈkæbɪnɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ
decision-making
dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ
film-making
ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkɪŋ
glass-making
ˈɡlɑːsˌmeɪkɪŋ
homemaking
ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkɪŋ
lawmaking
ˈlɔːˌmeɪkɪŋ
lovemaking
ˈlʌvˌmeɪkɪŋ
matchmaking
ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ
moviemaking
ˈmuːvɪˌmeɪkɪŋ
mythmaking
ˈmɪθˌmeɪkɪŋ
pacemaking
ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkɪŋ
papermaking
ˈpeɪpərˌmeɪkɪŋ
peacemaking
ˈpiːsˌmeɪkɪŋ
platemaking
ˈpleɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ
playmaking
ˈpleɪˌmeɪkɪŋ
printmaking
ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ
roadmaking
ˈrəʊdˌmeɪkɪŋ
tool-making
ˈtuːlˌmeɪkɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MERRYMAKING

merrie
merrier
merriest
merrily
merriment
merriness
merry
merry dancers
merry men
merry-andrew
merry-go-round
merrymaker
merryman
merrythought
mersalyl
merse

WORDS THAT END LIKE MERRYMAKING

baking
banking
braking
breaking
breathtaking
English-speaking
freaking
ground-breaking
heartbreaking
in a manner of speaking
in the making
making
money-making
public speaking
record-breaking
sneaking
soaking
speaking
taking
undertaking
waking

Synonyms and antonyms of merrymaking in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MERRYMAKING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «merrymaking» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of merrymaking

Translation of «merrymaking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MERRYMAKING

Find out the translation of merrymaking to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of merrymaking from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «merrymaking» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

狂欢
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

merrymaking
570 millions of speakers

English

merrymaking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उत्सव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لهو صاخب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

игрища
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

folia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আনন্দোত্সব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

réjouissances
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Merrymaking
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lustbarkeiten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

お祭り騒ぎ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

환락
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Merrymaking
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người hay nô đùa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

merrymaking
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आनंददायी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eğlence
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

baldoria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obdarowaniem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ігрища
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

merrymaking
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευθυμία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrolikheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

munterhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ablegøyer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of merrymaking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MERRYMAKING»

The term «merrymaking» is regularly used and occupies the 68.783 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MERRYMAKING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «merrymaking» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «merrymaking» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about merrymaking

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MERRYMAKING»

Discover the use of merrymaking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to merrymaking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Christmas with Mary Engelbreit: Let the Merrymaking Begin
A magnificent holiday book, filled with a wealth of photographs, recipes, and decorating tips and techniques, from cooking with apples and cranberries to making jewel-toned window stencils, captures the warmth, joy, friendship, and magic of ...
Virginia Carey, 2001
2
New Year Merrymaking: Get Party Planning Tips For Food, ...
This book will give you loads of party ideas for food, drinks, games and all the nitty gritty that makes for a memorable, fun and relaxing New Year’s Eve celebration for you and the ones you love, year after year.
Ana M. Yates, 2013
3
Merrymaking in Great Britain
Discusses the significance of the most important British holidays throughout the year and the manner of celebrating them.
Margaret Chittenden, 1974
4
Literature of Nature: An International Sourcebook
In the late eighteenth century the term comedy was still in use and throughout the same century theatrical performance was called potyekha (merrymaking). The folk term for theater was pozorishche (spectacle), while drama was called ...
Patrick D. Murphy, Terry Gifford, Katsunori Yamazato, 1998
5
Tom Jones
'Either we advance,' says he, 'towards the lights, or the lights have advanced towards us; for we are now at a very little distance from them; but how can either of you be afraid of a set of people who appear only to be merrymaking?
Henry Fielding, Simon Stern, 1998
6
Painting in Canada: A History
One in April 1862 was held at Ross's new auction house, Rue Saint-Jean, where 1oo Krieghoff canvases, including his Merrymaking (fig. 48) and The Alchemist, were offered. In contrast to these and other Krieghoff canvases at such sales, ...
J. Russell Harper, 1977
7
Cakes & Pies - iCook Italian
As far back as ancient times man has sensed the need to introduce some sweetness into his diet.
Script edizioni, 2011
8
Christmas: Its Carols, Customs and Legends
Carols are sung, gifts are distributed, and there is general merrymaking. Late in the evening a feast is held. Jultomte, the Swedish equivalent of Santa Claus, comes on Christmas Eve to distribute gifts. He is graciously invited to partake with the ...
‎1948
9
Mary Boykin Chesnut: A Confederate Woman's Life
'No more feasting in this house,' " James ordered. ' This is no time for junketing and merrymaking. There is a positive want of proper feeling in the life you lead.' " Mary would usually respond with a reluctant acceptance that "He is the master of  ...
Mary A. DeCredico, 1996
10
A Taste of Russia: A Cookbook of Russian Hospitality
ussians are a celebratory peo- ple, always eager for an excuse to make merry— and the merrymaking usually revolves around food. When Russians celebrate, it's a lavish affair; there's no stinting on ingredients or proportions. A holiday feast is ...
Darra Goldstein, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MERRYMAKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term merrymaking is used in the context of the following news items.
1
San Jose Ren Faire Gets Spritely
But finding the medieval world as populated by human beings, with all of their ribaldry and merrymaking and talents and happy nonsense, is a ... «NBC Bay Area, Jul 15»
2
Romford Pictures: Elm Park draws in crowds for 80th birthday …
A huge 1930s-themed party was held on Saturday to mark Elm Park's 80th birthday, featuring dancing, music and much merrymaking. «Romford Recorder, Jul 15»
3
Nima youth defy police directive against wild merrymaking
Wild merrymaking activities and reckless riding of motor bikes, have over the years characterized Eid celebrations. This has often resulted in ... «Starr 103.5 FM, Jul 15»
4
The Willamette Valley's wine country celebrates its 50th birthday
There was extra reason for merrymaking in McMinnville, Oregon, at this year's International Pinot Noir Celebration, which wraps up this ... «Daily Democrat, Jul 15»
5
Sidama's New Year
Dances and merrymaking, popular activities among Ethiopians, have, for some time, been an incredible identity amongst the peoples all over ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
6
My Mathematical Game Makes Primary One Child Solve WAEC …
I want to stop the chalk and talk monotony of teaching mathematics to make our children love maths in merrymaking. It is said that monotony ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Treat yourself to music and arts
The entertainment will continue Saturday with more music as well as merrymaking activities scheduled, such as yoga guided by WLKR's Kelly ... «Sandusky Register, Jul 15»
8
Drunk Squirrel Trashes British Club
... able to trap the sloshed squirrel in a garbage bin and then released it out of a window - where it likely continued its inebriated merrymaking. «Arutz Sheva, Jul 15»
9
FROM THE REGIONS | Muslims celebrate Eid'l Fitr
Eid'l Fitr's message rings clearer than today's merrymaking. For Muslims, by looking after their community, they are also looking after humanity. «CNN, Jul 15»
10
Party hangover disgusts traders
Marquees put up for the event also damaged hanging baskets and flowers were squashed or pulled out of pots during the merrymaking, which ... «Dartmouth-Today, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Merrymaking [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/merrymaking>. Apr 2024 ».
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