laugh

/lɐːf/noun
Early Childhood
1

An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.

2

Something that provokes mirth or scorn.

3

A fun person.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing