Oktoberfest

American  

[ok-toh-ber-fest] / ɒkˈtoʊ bərˌfɛst /

Or Octoberfest

noun

1. a traditional festival held each October in Munich, Germany.

2. any similar festival held usually in the autumn.

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Usage

What is Oktoberfest? Oktoberfest is a traditional festival held in October in Munich, Germany. It’s the largest Volksfest, which combines a beer (or sometimes wine) festival and a traveling carnival.Despite its name, Oktoberfest usually starts in September and ends in early October.Oktoberfest can also refer to any similar fall festival, especially held in the United States and featuring beer and German foods.Example: My town’s Oktoberfest always features local German beers and foods from Karl’s German Kitchen.

Etymology

Origin of Oktoberfest

From German; October, fest

Example Sentences

In October, at the peak of Oktoberfest celebrations, a forest fire closed a major highway funneling visitors across the Cascades.

From The Wall Street Journal

In years past, it was the site of an Oktoberfest celebration that would draw 16,000 people.

From Los Angeles Times

Although dirndl dresses and lederhosen prevailed at Oktoberfest, attended by about 60 people, Nature Friends is not a German social club but rather a haven for lovers of nature, art and culture.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest sightings came late Thursday, when Germany closed the Munich airport, grounding 17 departing flights and stranding nearly 3,000 passengers during Oktoberfest.

From The Wall Street Journal

The city is currently hosting the annual Oktoberfest festival, which is due to end on 5 October.

From BBC