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festival
[fes-tuh-vuhl]
noun
a day or time of religious or other celebration, marked by feasting, ceremonies, or other observances.
the festival of Christmas; a Roman festival.
a periodic commemoration, anniversary, or celebration.
an annual strawberry festival.
a period or program of festive activities, cultural events, or entertainment.
a music festival.
gaiety; revelry; merrymaking.
adjective
festal.
a festival atmosphere of unrestrained joy.
festival
/ ˈfɛstɪvəl /
noun
a day or period set aside for celebration or feasting, esp one of religious significance
any occasion for celebration, esp one which commemorates an anniversary or other significant event
an organized series of special events and performances, usually in one place
a festival of drama
archaic, a time of revelry; merrymaking
(modifier) relating to or characteristic of a festival
Other Word Forms
- prefestival noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of festival1
Example Sentences
The annual music festival presented by Tyler, the Creator — which was supposed to take place this weekend on the grounds surrounding Dodger Stadium — will now happen Nov. 22 and 23 in the same location.
He was gunned down at a Day of the Dead festival this month in what some call Mexico’s most sensational political assassination since Colosio’s slaying.
They’ve journeyed from Spain to find Esteban’s missing teenage sister who ran off to join an offshoot of this traveling festival months ago.
She added: "It will be a tournament for the fans and a festival of everything we love about the game - its passion and ability to bring people together."
Alcohol, forbidden under Islam, has escaped their condemnation, but they have demanded restrictions on cultural activities they consider "anti-Islamic" -- including music and theatre festivals, women's football matches, and kite-flying celebrations.
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