Meaning & use

carousing

verb·Advanced

Drinking alcohol and enjoying oneself in a noisy, lively, and often excessive way.

See it in a sentence

The sailors spent the night carousing in the crowded tavern near the docks.

Neighbors complained about the group carousing loudly in the parking lot until dawn.

A note on using this word

Carousing usually implies loud, uninhibited drinking and merrymaking, often with a mildly disapproving tone.

Words with a similar meaning

revelrypartying

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