fiesta

noun

fi·es·ta | \ fē-ˈe-stə

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Definition of fiesta

: festival specifically : a saint's day celebrated in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines with processions and dances

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the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer

Recent Examples on the Web But prepandemic, this is where the church had its annual fiesta. — Ada Tseng, Los Angeles Times, "A hard-hit community needed vaccines. Here’s how a clinic came together in a church parking lot," 17 Apr. 2021 For Tex-Mex enthusiasts, Molina’s fiesta fajita packs (available by the pound) are the perfect DIY dinner for game day. — Joanna O'leary, Chron, "Where to get the best Super Bowl takeout in Houston," 3 Feb. 2021 Expect more multiplier mumbo jumbo as the Biden administration begins its tax-and-spend fiesta. — Andy Kessler, WSJ, "A Stimulus Dollar Is Only a Dollar," 6 Dec. 2020 But Mexico’s paper works burst with every-day-is-a-fiesta whimsy (lifesize skeletons with sly grins) and dark, timely humor (whack these COVID-19 piñatas). — Jennifer Barger, National Geographic, "These paper crafts bring the party on Day of the Dead," 19 Oct. 2020 Osorio looks forward to a lively family fiesta at their south side Milwaukee home. — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "No Fiesta? No Problem. Local families share Mexican Favorites for at-home Fiestas," 13 Aug. 2020 The casserole is baked just long enough to heat through and melt the cheese, before being showered with a luxurious amount of toppings that give this dish a fiesta-like feeling. — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, "Plan a weeknight fiesta with this twist on chilaquiles," 14 Oct. 2020 Includes choice of select cocktail or red or white wine Start the fiesta with a quesadilla stuffed with huitlacoche or shrimp ceviche. — Lauren Saria, The Arizona Republic, "Arizona Restaurant Week Fall 2020: Here are 15 great menus to try for dine-in or takeout," 17 Sep. 2020 While food is the star of any fiesta, 2020 has taught other lessons. — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "No Fiesta? No Problem. Local families share Mexican Favorites for at-home Fiestas," 13 Aug. 2020

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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiesta. Accessed 9 May. 2021.

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fiesta

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English Language Learners Definition of fiesta

: a public celebration in Spain and Latin America with parades and dances in honor of a saint

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fiesta

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fi·es·ta | \ fē-ˈe-stə

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Kids Definition of fiesta

: a celebration especially in Spain and Latin America that commemorates a saint

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