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.