festivity

noun

fes·​tiv·​i·​ty fe-ˈsti-və-tē How to pronounce festivity (audio)
fə-
plural festivities
1
2
: the quality or state of being festive : gaiety
3
: festive activity

Examples of festivity in a Sentence

The decorations give the hall an air of festivity. The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children. We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
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There were many Red Wolves fans enjoying the game day festivities, but most tailgaters were wearing Razorbacks gear. Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025 The festivities included a catered spread of food, themed decorations and a special gift from the brand. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 Ciara is one of many celebrities to take in the US Open in New York City this week, bringing along her two eldest children, Future, 11, and Sienna, 8, for the festivities. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025 Those festivities include a parade Saturday in the heavily Latino neighborhood of Pilsen. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for festivity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of festivity was in the 15th century

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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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festivity

noun
fes·​tiv·​i·​ty fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē How to pronounce festivity (audio)
plural festivities
1
2
: the quality or state of being festive
3
: festive activity

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