Fasching
Americannoun
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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“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
Hudson Fasching gave the Islanders a 3-0 lead with a bad-angle goal from the right circle that went off Kuemper’s pad at 3:51 of the second.
From Washington Post • Jan. 16, 2023
Fasching won a few battles behind the Penguins goalie and the puck trickled to Barzal’s stick before No. 13 fired a wrist shot into the top corner.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2022
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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