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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Every year, a person of special importance serves as the ceremonial guitar string cutter to open the festivities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
A home game against Arsenal had the potential to put a dampener on the festivities but instead Brighton marmalised the defending Premier League champions.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The wedding festivities then continued for two days.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Star Trek” kicked off 2026 with a 60th anniversary float at the Rose Parade, and festivities since have included special screening events, a generations-spanning panel at San Diego Comic-Con and TV specials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
On November 17 a pall fell over the campus when, just at the height of the festivities, tragedy struck.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
