Reveler

Reveler is a noun referring to a person who participates in revelry or boisterous celebration. A reveler is typically someone who enjoys lively activities such as dancing, music, feasting, and socializing, often during a festival, party, or public celebration. The term can describe an individual or a group of people, especially when they are actively taking part in festivities.

The word derives from the verb revel, meaning to take part in festive merrymaking. In English, revel and reveler have long been used since the Middle Ages to describe participants in celebrations. The usage conveys a neutral to slightly informal tone, and may imply exuberance or spirited behavior without prescribing moral judgment.

In context, revelers are commonly described in accounts of cultural festivals, street parades, carnivals, or nightlife scenes. The term may be found in literature, journalism, and historical writing to emphasize the social aspect of collective celebration rather than the specifics of any particular tradition.

See also merrymaker, partygoer, revelry.