fiesta

fi·es·ta

noun \fē-ˈes-tə\

Definition of FIESTA

: festival; specifically : a saint's day celebrated in Spain and Latin America with processions and dances

Examples of FIESTA

1. <the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer>

Origin of FIESTA

Spanish, from Latin festa — more at feast

First Known Use: 1844

Related to FIESTA

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

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

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Rhymes with FIESTA

Avesta, celesta, egesta, ingesta, siesta