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

Witnesses said he walked along the carousals and did not say anything as he shot people as they tried to run or hide.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

Also, avoid trying to use the classic, rotating carousal for any strategic advantage.

From Washington Times

There are beautiful maidens, too, father, before whom I must and delight to appear, after my evening’s carousals! 

From Project Gutenberg