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Merriment is defined as fun, gaiety and enjoyable or festive activities and interactions.

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General holiday cheer and holiday parties and festivities are all examples of merriment.

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See merriment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a merrymaking; gaiety and fun; mirth; hilarity
  2. Obsolete something that amuses or entertains

See merriment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
High-spirited fun and enjoyment; hilarity.

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