fest

noun

ˈfest 

ˌfest

: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus

a music fest

—often used in combination

a gabfest

Synonyms of fest

• festival
• celebration

Examples of fest in a Sentence

a country music fest

Recent Examples on the Web

The 2026 fest marked a milestone 25th anniversary with more than 240 live events and a record 104 world premieres. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Over the years, several high-profile fests struggled to stay afloat with consistently strong slates, and dozens of niche festivals filled in the gaps to serve the city’s diverse filmgoers. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Twice a year, more than 100 church volunteers come out to cook and serve authentic Greek food, bake pastries and welcome guests at the fests. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Following its premiere at Oldenburg, Kill Me Now should find a lifeline in fests and on streaming. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

German, from Fest celebration, from Latin festum — more at feast entry 1

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fest

• blessed
• blest
• breast
• chest
• crest
• dressed
• gest
• geste
• guessed
• jest
• lest
• messed