noun
- festive celebrations or parties; joyful social gatherings
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The holiday merrymakings lasted well into the night.
- Traditional merrymakings included dancing and singing around the bonfire.
- The village was known for its elaborate seasonal merrymakings.
- After the harvest, the community organized several merrymakings to celebrate.
- The wedding was followed by days of merrymakings throughout the town.
- Local merrymakings brought together families from neighboring villages.