"laugh" in a Sentence — Examples for K-8

Three example sentences for laugh, written at K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 reading levels.

What does "laugh" mean?

laugh is a verb that means: to make a happy sound when something is funny. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with laugh

"We all laugh together."

Notice the short, simple structure — perfect for early readers learning to decode and understand new words.

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with laugh

"The joke was so good that she couldn't stop herself from starting to laugh in class."

This sentence adds more context and detail — typical of chapter books at this grade level.

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with laugh

"Sharing a real laugh with somebody — the kind where neither of you can catch your breath — turns out to be one of the strongest social glues we have."

At this level, laugh takes on subtler shades of meaning depending on context — the kind of nuance middle-schoolers need for essay writing.

How to use these sentences in the classroom

Sentence imitation — Read the example aloud, then have students write their own sentence with the same structure but a different topic.

Vocabulary notebooks — Have students copy the grade-appropriate sentence into their vocabulary journal alongside the definition.

Reading comprehension — Ask students to identify why laugh is the right word for that sentence — what would change if you swapped it for a synonym?

FAQ — using "laugh" in sentences

How do I use laugh in a sentence for a 1st grader?

Try: "We all laugh together." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with laugh?

"Sharing a real laugh with somebody — the kind where neither of you can catch your breath — turns out to be one of the strongest social glues we have."

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