Tet

American

[tet] / tɛt /

noun

the Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar.

Tet British

/ tɛt /

noun

the New Year as celebrated in Vietnam during the first seven days of the first lunar month of the year

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Etymology

Origin of Tet

From the Vietnamese word tê´t

Example Sentences

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This year's Boomtown will host dance names including Skrillex, Four Tet and Faithless at its Hampshire site between 12 and 16 August.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In the 1968 Tet Offensive, U.S. forces crushed the Viet Cong, dealing a near-fatal blow to the communist insurgency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He was known for his efforts to combat homelessness and for his sponsorship of a Tet Festival in Fountain Valley that drew thousands of people annually.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

In early 1968, he fought during the Tet offensive.

From New York Times • May 15, 2024

The streets were crowded with people celebrating Tet, the Vietnamese New Year.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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