Word of the Day - Laughter March 05, 2012 laugh·ter[laf-ter, lahf-] noun1. the action or sound of laughing. 2. an inner quality, mood, disposition, etc., suggestive of laughter; mirthfulness: a man of laughter and goodwill. 3. an expression or appearance of merriment or amusement. 4.Archaic . an object of laughter; subject or matter for amusement.