revelry
UK: ˈrev.əl.ri | US: ˈrev.əl.ri
n. lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
The word "revelry" originates from the Middle English "revelen," meaning "to feast or carouse," which itself derives from the Old French "reveler" (to rebel, be disorderly). The suffix "-ry" (from Latin "-ria") was added to form a noun denoting the action or state of reveling. Over time, the term evolved to specifically describe boisterous merrymaking, often linked to celebrations. The morpheme "revel" retains its core sense of unrestrained enjoyment, while "-ry" generalizes it into an abstract noun.
The streets were filled with revelry as the festival reached its peak.
Midnight fireworks added to the New Year’s revelry.
The tavern echoed with the sounds of drunken revelry.
Despite the rain, the wedding guests continued their revelry indoors.
The mayor called for an end to the excessive revelry disturbing the neighborhood.