festivity
noun
a festive celebration or occasion.
festivities
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pluralof festivity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The week's festivities have been showcasing music, language, heritage, storytelling, and our shared traditions.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Singers performed on four stages, and the festivities went on past midnight.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Grammy winner Steve Lacy joined the festivities during the film’s Hollywood premiere on Monday, detailing more than just his original song for the latest “Spider-Man” flick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Shortly after the attack the festivities were cut short, with revellers requested to leave the area.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The narrow strip of sky showing above the houses would stay light for many hours yet—long enough for him to make up his mind whether or not to go to Capricorn’s festivities.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
