fest

[fest]

noun

1. an assembly of people engaged in a common activity (often used in combination).

   filmfest; gabfest; love-fest; poetry fest.

fest

/ fɛst /

noun

1. 1. a meeting or event at which the emphasis is on a particular activity

      a fashion fest

   2. ( in combination )

      schmaltz-fest

      lovefest

Word History and Origins

Origin of fest¹

< German Fest festival, holiday ( feast ), as in Sängerfest choral festival

Word History and Origins

Origin of fest¹

C19: from German Fest festival

Example Sentences

"People come here for the beer and for the fest. I can't imagine that consumption of beer here in Bamberg is really less than before."

From BBC

The fest will take place Sept. 11-14.

From Los Angeles Times

Iglesias, 50, returned to Spain in July to perform at the Granca Live Fest — it was his first show in his native country in six years.

From Los Angeles Times

Previous iterations of the fest have staged artists like SZA, Solange, Kaytranada, André 3000 and Fuerza Regida.

From Los Angeles Times

When Young played “Ohio” at Jazz Fest, a local critic noted that Young had performed the song but that he hadn’t offered any “commentary.”

From Salon

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