Carousing: meaning, definitions and examples

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carousing

[ ˈkærəʊz ]

^{Context #1}

in a social setting

To engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking; to party or revel in a noisy, lively way.

Synonyms

carouse, celebrate, party, roister

Examples of usage

After winning the championship, the team went carousing all night long.
The group of friends caroused at the bar until the early hours of the morning.

^{Context #2}

historical context

A noisy, lively drinking party.

Synonyms

carousal, festivity, revelry

Examples of usage

The carousing in the medieval tavern could be heard from the streets.
The king's court was known for its extravagant carousing events.

Translations

Translations of the word "carousing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 farra

🇮🇳 मौज-मस्ती

🇩🇪 Feiern

🇮🇩 pesta pora

🇺🇦 гульня

🇵🇱 hulanki

🇯🇵 どんちゃん騒ぎ

🇫🇷 réjouissances

🇪🇸 juerga

🇹🇷 alem

🇰🇷 흥청망청

🇸🇦 احتفال

🇨🇿 hýření

🇸🇰 hýrenie

🇨🇳 狂欢

🇸🇮 razuzdanost

🇮🇸 fjör

🇰🇿 тойлау

🇬🇪 გართობა

🇦🇿 əyləncə

🇲🇽 juerga

Word origin

The word 'carousing' has its origin in the late Middle English period, derived from the Middle French word 'carouser', meaning 'drink, quaff, carouse'. It was often associated with lively social gatherings and drinking parties, especially in historical contexts. The term has evolved over time to represent boisterous merrymaking and revelry.