festival

²festival

noun

Definition of FESTIVAL

1

a : a time of celebration marked by special observances b : feast 2

2

: an often periodic celebration or program of events or entertainment having a specified focus <a daffodil festival> <a Greek festival>

3

: gaiety, conviviality

Examples of FESTIVAL

1. Each year, a festival was held to celebrate the harvest.
2. The town has a summer festival in the park.

First Known Use of FESTIVAL

1528

Related to FESTIVAL

Synonyms: carnival, celebration, fest, festivity, fete (or fête), fiesta, gala, jubilee

Related Words: jamboree, jollification, jollity [British], merriment, merrymaking, rejoicing, revel, revelry; exhibit, exhibition, exposition, fair, show; exercises, honors

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