Carouse

usgb/kəˈraʊz/
verb

To have a noisy and lively party with lots of drinking.

After the final exams, the students decided to carouse into the early hours of the morning.
Visual representation of "carouse" - To have a noisy and lively party with lots of drinking.

Often appears as...

  • carouse till dawn
  • carouse all night

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "carouse"
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Celebration Focus

Use 'carouse' to describe festive gatherings where drinking is a main activity.

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The pirates decided to carouse after finding the buried treasure.
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Informal Events

'Carouse' is often used for impromptu or informal parties, not formal events.

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They began to carouse in the backyard after the barbecue.
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Volume and Energy

Associated with noise and high energy; 'carouse' implies exuberance and possibly rowdiness.

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The neighbors were carousing until the early morning, keeping everyone awake.
Visual representation of the word "Carouse"

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