festivity

noun

fes·​tiv·​i·​ty fe-ˈsti-və-tē How to pronounce festivity (audio)
fə-
plural festivities
1
2
: the quality or state of being festive : gaiety
3
: festive activity

Examples of festivity in a Sentence

The decorations give the hall an air of festivity. The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children. We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
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Engelbert said the league is looking at possible revisions to the festivities, which this year included only the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest. Ben Pickman, New York Times, 20 July 2025 The proud mom posted pictures from the festivities in Venice, Italy, on Instagram. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 July 2025 Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Collaboration As the host team, representatives from the Fever have worked to amplify Indiana Black Expo’s annual summer festivities, which will overlap with All-Star weekend. Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Imagineers have transformed Disneyland with colorful buntings, signs and special installations for guests to experience during the 70th anniversary festivities. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for festivity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of festivity was in the 15th century

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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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festivity

noun
fes·​tiv·​i·​ty fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē How to pronounce festivity (audio)
plural festivities
1
2
: the quality or state of being festive
3
: festive activity

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