fest

noun

ˌfest
: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
often used in combination
a gabfest

Examples of fest in a Sentence

a country music fest
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Word History

Etymology

German, from Fest celebration, from Latin festum — more at feast

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fest was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

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