: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
—often used in combinationa gabfest
Examples of fest in a Sentence
a country music fest
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Voters resoundingly hold their hands over their mouths while picking Mission: Space, the Epcot spin fest.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
The fest, which runs from September 4 to 14, unveils its full schedule on August 14.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Milwaukee-area summer fests and fairs showdown: Elite Eight edition.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Tickets to the beer fest, which also includes live music, are $25.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
The fest, which runs from September 4 to 14, unveils its full schedule on August 14.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Milwaukee-area summer fests and fairs showdown: Elite Eight edition.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Tickets to the beer fest, which also includes live music, are $25.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fest
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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