merriment, n. [mirth], [gayety], [glee], [levity], [laughter], sportiveness, [jocularity].

merry, a. [mirthful], [gay], [jolly], [gleeful], [jovial], [sportive], [jocular], [bonny].

mesa, n. [tableland], [plateau].

mesh, n. [net], [network].

mess, n. rations, [food]; [mixture], [medley], farrago, [litter], [hodgepodge], [jumble], mélange.

message, n. communication, [notice], [word]; telegram, despatch, cablegram.

messenger, n. [courier], [herald], [forerunner], precursor, [harbinger], mercury, emissary.

metaphor, n. [simile].

meteor, n. fireball, shooting [star]; bolis, bolide.

meteoric stone. meteorite, aërolite.