humour

noun B2 Neutral

Meaning

Humour refers to the quality of being amusing or entertaining, often expressed through jokes, wit, or a light-hearted attitude.

💡 A common mistake is confusing "humour" with "humor," which is the American English spelling.

Example Sentences

Do you think humour helps people feel more relaxed ?

His humour helped lighten the mood during the long meeting .

I like her humour because it always makes me laugh .

The speaker's humour helped maintain a positive atmosphere throughout .

Word in Context

Every morning I take the tram and sit by the window to watch the city wake up . A man across from me tells short , gentle stories , and his quiet humour makes the trip feel pleasant . People on the tram begin to smile and sometimes they share small comments about the weather or work . Today a student asked for help with directions , so the man explained clearly and everyone listened . By the time I got off , the carriage felt friendlier than it usually does .

Common Phrases

dark humour sense of humour dry humour

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