Meaning & use
carousing
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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