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carousal

1 of 1noun
/kəˈraʊzəl/
Forms:carousals
1

a boisterous gathering marked by music, laughter, and often drinking

  • The students' end-of-term carousal in the dorm lounge lasted well into the night.
  • After scoring their first goal, the team erupted into a carousal in the locker room.
  • Neighbors complained about the carousal on Maple Street that shook windows until dawn.
  • During Oktoberfest, thousands join the carousal in beer tents across the city.
  • The crew's victory carousal aboard the ship echoed through the harbor.