fest

noun

ˈfest How to pronounce fest (audio)
ˌfest
: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
often used in combination
a 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. 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

Word History

Etymology

German, from Fest celebration, from Latin festum — more at feast

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fest was in 1889

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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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