carouse
UK: kəˈraʊz | US: kəˈraʊz
vi. to drink alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
n. a noisy, lively drinking party
carouse = carous<drink heartily> + e (silent)
- carous (from German gar aus, meaning "quite out" or "fully out," referring to draining a drinking vessel completely)
- e (silent letter, no semantic function)
Etymology Origin:
The word "carouse" originated in 16th-century German drinking culture, where gar aus ("quite out") was a toast urging drinkers to empty their cups. English mercenaries adopted the term during the Thirty Years' War, transforming it into "carouse" to describe boisterous drinking sessions. The silent "e" reflects English spelling conventions.
After the victory, the soldiers gathered to carouse late into the night.
The tavern echoed with laughter as patrons caroused over pints of ale.
His reputation for carousing made him unpopular with early risers.
Medieval festivals often ended with villagers carousing in the square.
She regretted carousing before the exam when she woke up with a headache.