eisteddfod

[ahy-steth-vod, ey-steth-]

noun

plural

eisteddfods, eisteddfodau 

1. (in Wales) an annual festival, with competitions among poets and musicians.

eisteddfod

/ aɪˈstɛðvɔd, aɪˈstɛdfəd /

noun

1. any of a number of annual festivals in Wales, esp the Royal National Eisteddfod, in which competitions are held in music, poetry, drama, and the fine arts

Other Word Forms

• eisteddfodic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of eisteddfod¹

1815–25; < Welsh: literally, session, equivalent to eistedd sitting + fod, variant (by lenition) of bod being

Word History and Origins

Origin of eisteddfod¹

C19: from Welsh, literally: session, from eistedd to sit (from sedd seat) + -fod, from bod to be

Example Sentences

His theory is that the Garn, as it is known locally, was instead used to host festivals, a bit like an prehistoric Royal Welsh Agricultural Show or even an eisteddfod.

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She said the upcoming eisteddfod performance meant she was learning "a bit more welsh", and even learning the language on her phone.

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"I took part in three eisteddfods over there," she said.

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She was so proud of her association with the eisteddfod that Elizabeth once again visited the festival - this time as Queen in 1960, making history by becoming the first reigning monarch to attend.

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It was truly a privilege to be inducted into the Gorsedd at the @eisteddfod_eng on behalf of Wales’ key workers.

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