Definition of festivity
festivities
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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.
Recent Examples of festivity from the Web
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Here is the Media Days schedule, with TCU leading off the festivities after Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby ruminates.
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At the same time, the government prepared to celebrate the anniversary of its victory over political dissidents with huge rallies and festivities.
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Political disputes have never impinged on the festivities here, said Karen Lobban, 70, who has been involved with Alderson’s parade in one way or another for all of its 56 years.
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For more information on Fourth of July festivities in Alabama, click here.
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Different promoters and venues put together events that comprise the festivities, which means it cannot be outright canceled by Miami Beach.
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North West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, turned four years old on June 15, and the family has been enjoying the festivities ever since.
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The remnants of these festivities remain strewn about our cosmic backyard.
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Like many young adults traveling from the suburbs to the Boystown neighborhood parade, the 21-year-old from Tinley Park wasn't going to let anything get in the way of her attending the festivities.
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First Known Use of festivity
14th century
FESTIVITY Defined for English Language Learners
festivity
playDefinition of festivity for English Language Learners
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: celebration and enjoyment
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festivities : enjoyable activities at the time of a holiday or other special occasion : festive activities
FESTIVITY Defined for Kids
festivity
playDefinition of festivity for Students
festivities
1 : festive activity holiday festivities
2 : celebration and enjoyment a feeling of festivity
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