Fasching
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Fasching
1910–15; < German, originally Bavarian and Austrian dialect; Middle High German vaschanc, vastschang, perhaps equivalent to vast- Lent ( German Fasten; see fast 2) + schanc distribution or pouring of drinks, referring to the dispensing of liquor prohibited during Lent
Example Sentences
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Los Angeles also received Jonathan Parker and a pair of draft picks in exchange for Hudson Fasching and Nic Deslauriers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
“We have a high degree of confidence in our outlook, but we also recognize the challenges in the current macroeconomic environment,” Chief Financial Officer Steven Fasching said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
“As U.S. consumers are beginning to see some price increases, it is impacting their purchase behavior within the consumer discretionary space,” said CFO Fasching.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025
Hudson Fasching had 10 goals and nine assists in 49 games after coming in with one goal and two assists in 38 career games over five seasons with Buffalo and Arizona.
From Washington Times ● May 2, 2023
Another festival which has nothing to do with the Church is the "Fasching" or "Pust," on Monday during Carnival.
From The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia by F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton) Jackson
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