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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Coachella’s YouTube livestream is back this year, capturing the magic of the fest for everyone back home. David Viramontes, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025 The Overlook Film Festival has named the best of the fest. William Earl, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025 YouTube has once again partnered with the fest to stream artists like Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Green Day, and more. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025 Major Lazer Soundsystem will bring electronic music to the fest, while Estevie will rep música mexicana on Day One. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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