: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
—often used in combinationa gabfest
Examples of fest in a Sentence
a country music fest
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But there are plenty of other film festivals in Colorado, from Oscar-bait showcases and mini-fests to touring, niche and genre-specific events that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, the LGBTQ community, and horror fans — sometimes all at once.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The second quarter was a turnover-fest as Santana turned the ball over nine times and EAA six in a quarter where only 10 points total were scored.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Past fests have spotlighted national acts like The Drums, Omar Apollo, Japanese Breakfast and Portugal.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
Mendocino County is throwing four different whale fests, on the four weekends of March, each in a separate coastal community.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The second quarter was a turnover-fest as Santana turned the ball over nine times and EAA six in a quarter where only 10 points total were scored.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Past fests have spotlighted national acts like The Drums, Omar Apollo, Japanese Breakfast and Portugal.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
Mendocino County is throwing four different whale fests, on the four weekends of March, each in a separate coastal community.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fest
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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