carousal

[ kuh-rou-zuhl ]

noun

1. a noisy or drunken feast or social gathering; revelry.

carousal

/ kəˈraʊzəl /

noun

1. a merry drinking party

Word History and Origins

Origin of carousal¹

First recorded in 1755–65; carouse + -al ²

Example Sentences

But Cecchini says such open-air carousal wasn't an issue at his bars.

From Salon

“Dear Mr. President, I think many feel humiliation and disgrace over our nation today when we learn of our White House turned into shameful drunken all-night carousal and dancing,” reads one from Edith Fritz, of Idaho.

From Washington Times

“Dear Mr. President, I think many feel humiliation and disgrace over our nation today when we learn of our White House turned into shameful drunken all-night carousal and dancing,” reads one from Edith Fritz, of Idaho.

From Seattle Times

Until then, feel free to enjoy the carousal, the stunning outfits, and Henry Golding’s crazy abs.

From Slate

Or more appropriately, “a bout or spell of drinking to intoxication; binge; carousal.”

From Los Angeles Times