We went out for a frolic in the sun.

We watched the seals as they frolicked in the harbor.

the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi Gras

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

After check-in, visitors can leave any carry-ons with the hotel bell staff, and then go frolic in the theme parks. Mark Eades, Orange County Register, "How to get around at Orlando’s theme parks," 21 Mar. 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The youngest Gaines isn't the only one frolicking in the winter wonderland, either. Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "Joanna Gaines Bundled Up 7-Month-Old Crew in This Top-Rated Baby Snowsuit You Can Buy," 5 Feb. 2019

The 313-acre property, which has nine rooms, feels quintessential Texas—like, there are horses frolicking in the fields. Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Best Day Trips from Houston," 12 Oct. 2018

Or, perhaps women just want to put on a pretty dress and possibly frolic in an open field of lavender after so many seasons of masculine suiting and oversized sweatshirts. Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "Hang Up Your Hoodies, The Fashion Fairy Nymph Is Here," 10 Aug. 2018

Families can frolic and play along the 52,000 square feet of lakefront boardwalk or challenge each other to a game of miniature golf. Amy Aumick, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's Bay County: Resort's fountain show a gem of Panama City Beach," 7 May 2018

Autumn leaves colored the mountainsides along the beach, while children frolicked in the playground of one of the island’s two kindergartens. Andrew Jeong, WSJ, "Two Miles from North Korea, Islanders Brace for an Uneasy Peace," 3 Nov. 2018

Justin returned to Selena's life this year, and was seen frolicking on bikes and having fun with the former Disney Channel star not too long after it was announced Sel and The Weeknd broke up. Stacey Grant, Seventeen, "18 Celebs Who Threw Massive Amounts of Shade at Their Exes," 17 Oct. 2018

Iguanas like to frolic on prime waterfront real estate, like the Key Biscayne golf course. Linda Robertson, miamiherald, "South Florida is suffering from an iguana infestation. A solution? Think barbecue.," 11 July 2018

Instead of performing drills that day, Adachi and her teammates on the Japanese women’s national hockey team had been allowed to frolic on the ice and soak in the moment. Seth Berkman, New York Times, "Japan’s Women’s Hockey Team Wants to Be Known for Wins, Not Smiles," 6 Feb. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

On screen, Lily James frolics around a Greek island in Mamma Mia! Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Lily James Is on the Dreamiest Italian Vacation," 9 Aug. 2018

But darned if Casey Wilder Mott’s feature directorial debut doesn’t prove to be a disarmingly effective, visually vibrant frolic. Michael Rechtshaffen, latimes.com, "Review: Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' charmingly recast in La La land," 12 July 2018

The 1930 movie adaptation starring the divine Ina Claire refined the formula, dropping Fanny’s untalented brother and sister-in-law, Bert and Kitty, and drawing out the melancholy beneath the frolic. Jesse Green, New York Times, "Review: ‘The Royal Family of Broadway,’ This Time in Song," 5 July 2018

Becca and Garrett romp, frolic, flirt and recreate that one scene from From Here To Eternity while a cameraman zooms in on their hands touching PG-13 style. Melissa Locker, Time, "The Bachelorette Recap: Becca Hopes That Love Will Find Her in the Bahamas," 10 July 2018

She was joined by her 9-year-old daughter and her friend Nellie Draganic, who happily traipsed through the fields as Pell documented the frolics. Catherine Bigelow, SFChronicle.com, "Summer’s R&R hot spots from SF’s social set," 10 July 2018

Mona, her brothers, sister and mother have cookouts, listen to music and frolic in the park with their kids like other Britons. Lorraine Ali, latimes.com, "‘Next of Kin’: So well-acted...if only it didn't fall into the good Muslims in terrorism trap," 22 June 2018

Dog owners favor the open field for a good frolic with Fido. A.d. Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Lake Mary/Heathrow Neighborhood Guide," 21 June 2018

This fund-raising frolic, which will be held rain or shine, invites families to eat, explore the grounds and play old-fashioned outdoor games, including hoop rolling, ring toss and graces (tossing a hoop back and forth, using sticks). Laurel Graeber, New York Times, "8 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend," 17 May 2018

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