noun
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merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc
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any festival or other celebration
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(plural) festive proceedings; celebrations
Etymology
Origin of festivity
1350–1400; Middle English festivite (< Old French ) < Latin fēstīvitās. See festive, -ity
Example Sentences
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"I thought Canada is safe," he said, next to sweets spread out on the boxing ring's mat, part of festivities marking the Persian New Year, called Nowruz.
From Barron's
On a warm Sunday afternoon in February, the Huntington Library was packed with Lunar New Year festivities and early spring fever.
From Los Angeles Times
Nowruz, which is celebrated by hundreds of millions worldwide and involves 13 days of festivities, follows a particularly bruising year for Iranians.
From Los Angeles Times
He came with his wife of more than 40 years, Lori, and the evening’s festivities were organized by his daughter Madison, who joined Nvidia in 2020 after several years serving as a gourmet chef.
At the Oscars, producers were compelled to reassure the public that the red carpet would be secure for Sunday’s festivities.
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