festival
noun
a day or time of religious or other celebration, marked by feasting, ceremonies, or other observances.
prefestival
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a word derived from
festival.
Example Sentences
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The two most high-profile films prefestival — “Lay the Favorite,” directed by Stephen Frears,” and Spike Lee’s “Red Hook Summer” — both landed with a critical thud and are still looking for buyers.
From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2012
