j'ouvert

/ ˈʒuːvɛət /

noun

1. the eve of Mardi gras; the Monday morning on which the festivities begin

Word History and Origins

Origin of j'ouvert¹

from French jour ouvert the day having been opened

Example Sentences

J'ouvert, which means "daybreak" or "opening of the day" in French Creole, marks the start of the Carnival celebrations across the Bank Holiday weekend.

From BBC

The day began with an explosion of colour as revellers met for J'ouvert at 06:00 BST ahead of the children's parade, with the streets awash with bright paint and powder.

From BBC

Cooper, who goes by DJ Foreigner, asked the owner if he could use the space to host a party called “Junkyard Jouvert,” inspired by J’ouvert, a high-energy street party that originated in Trinidad and Tobago where participants throw paint and powder at one another.

From Los Angeles Times

J’ouvert is also the ritualistic opening of Carnival.

From Los Angeles Times

The idea for River came on the same day that the artist received the news of the commission - when he was collecting mud that is used in the rituals of J'Ouvert, the opening day of Trinidad Carnival.

From BBC