expression, noun
roar of laughter; burst of laughter
Describes a situation where many people laugh at once, creating a lively, swirling atmosphere. Often used in phrases like 笑いの渦に包まれる or 笑いの渦が起こる.
会場は笑いの渦に包まれた。
The venue was engulfed in a roar of laughter.
彼の冗談で教室が笑いの渦になった。
His joke sent the classroom into a burst of laughter.