: 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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The ticket prices are reasonable, there are fan fests, and the host cities work out how to get fans to the grounds for free.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Host cities will assume the costs for transportation, security, fan fests and police escorts for teams and FIFA officials.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The station plans to celebrate its 100th year in 2026 with three 3-day fests over the summer; keep an eye on the website for details.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Film fests, from Boulder to Aspen Through Sunday.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Host cities will assume the costs for transportation, security, fan fests and police escorts for teams and FIFA officials.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The station plans to celebrate its 100th year in 2026 with three 3-day fests over the summer; keep an eye on the website for details.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Film fests, from Boulder to Aspen Through Sunday.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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