the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous
"she didn't appreciate my humor"
"you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor"
the liquid parts of the body
"The doctor warned that if he coughed too hard, some humor might come up from his throat."
US spelling of humour
"She told him a joke to add some humor to the tense meeting."
In plain English: Humor is something that makes you laugh or feel amused.
"The comedian's joke didn't have much humor for the audience."
Usage: Humor is the American spelling for the British word humour and refers to the quality of being amusing or comic. Use this term when describing something that causes laughter or someone's capacity for good-natured understanding.
US spelling of humour
"The comedian's unique sense of humor had everyone laughing out loud at his jokes about daily life."
In plain English: To make someone laugh by telling jokes or doing funny things.
"He tried to humor her by ordering the extra dessert she wanted."
Usage: To humor someone means to willingly comply with their requests or wishes, often by indulging them even if you do not agree. Use this verb when describing an action where you go along with another person's desires to avoid conflict or make them happy.
From Latin humor meaning "fluid" or "moisture," it originally referred to the four bodily fluids believed to govern human temperament before evolving to mean mood and comedy.