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fest

American  
[fest] / fɛst /

noun

  1. an assembly of people engaged in a common activity (often used in combination).

    filmfest; gabfest; love-fest; poetry fest.


fest British  
/ fɛst /

noun

    1. a meeting or event at which the emphasis is on a particular activity

      a fashion fest

    2. ( in combination )

      schmaltz-fest

      lovefest

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of fest

< German Fest festival, holiday ( feast ), as in Sängerfest choral festival

Example Sentences

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Before any performer takes the stage at the Crow for the Bergamot fest, Blaine provides in-depth educational conversations with key industry players.

From Los Angeles Times

“We need to provide education for everybody, not just the comics who get into the fest,” Blaine said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hi Desert Lo-Fi Lit Fest is hosting free panels, workshops, and readings all weekend along.

From Los Angeles Times

The feature debut from writer-director Graham Parkes is also one of three films at the fest to feature comedy star Kate Berlant, here in a double role as unnerving twin couples-therapy influencers.

From Los Angeles Times

The thought occurred to me this past weekend while attending, a two-hour drive east of the state line, the 23rd True/False Film Fest.

From The Wall Street Journal