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Fasching

American  
[fah-shing] / ˈfɑ ʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. a carnival celebration that precedes Lent in German-speaking countries and communities; Shrovetide.


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

And gross margins are expected to be down compared with last year, largely due to tariffs, Fasching added.

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

He allowed late goals to Hudson Fasching and Casey Cizikas in the final six minutes and finished with 38 saves.

From Washington Times • Apr. 10, 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 Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)

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