fest
noun
ˌfest
: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
—often used in combinationa gabfest
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Examples of fest in a Sentence
a country music fest
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Another smaller but engaging fright fest out this weekend is Crumb Catcher, the debut feature from Chris Skotchdopole, with indie horror icon Larry Fessenden a producer.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 July 2024
But, thankfully, things have gotten better and festival promoters have gone to even greater lengths to ensure safety and security, even as ticket prices have climbed into the stratosphere for many major fests.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 July 2024
The Republican unity fest for Trump and Vance comes as Biden is still struggling mightily with the fallout from his shaky performance in the debate between the two men three weeks ago.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024
The annual fest offers many family-friendly activities over three days, all dealing with otters.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 July 2024
But, thankfully, things have gotten better and festival promoters have gone to even greater lengths to ensure safety and security, even as ticket prices have climbed into the stratosphere for many major fests.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 July 2024
The Republican unity fest for Trump and Vance comes as Biden is still struggling mightily with the fallout from his shaky performance in the debate between the two men three weeks ago.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024
The annual fest offers many family-friendly activities over three days, all dealing with otters.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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