fest
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of fest
< German Fest festival, holiday ( see feast), as in Sängerfest choral festival
Example Sentences
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On Saturday, Strickland posted on X that he wanted to attend the fan fest on the Ellipse.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
Access to the fan fest in Zocala plaza was hampered by metal barriers erected in recent days to prevent protesting teachers reaching the area.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Come May 10, he and Feid will headline the first all-Spanish comedy show at the Hollywood Bowl for Netflix Is a Joke fest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
While boosting the visibility of the shows on their platform has become a big part of the fest, that also includes backing comics they support, no matter how controversial they may be.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
I don’t need to invite Emma to Aunt Melissa’s salad fest.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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