festival — a special event or celebration, typically involving music, dancing, food, or cultural activities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a special event or celebration, typically involving music, dancing, food, or cultural activities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfestɪvəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom packed 20 different side dishes for the neighborhood festival, as if she was feeding an entire army.
- The school festival was cancelled due to rain, but students still had a 'festival' in the gym with instant noodles.
- Every year, our town holds a kimchi festival where grandmothers compete fiercely for the title of 'Kimchi Queen.'
festival
NOUN[/ˈfestɪvəl/]
a special event or celebration, typically involving music, dancing, food, or cultural activities
The village festival lights up the square with music, dance, and glowing lanterns.
Val hosts the fest - festival fun for all!
A pest-free festival makes the bestival!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'festivus' meaning 'festive' or 'joyful', which derives from 'festa' meaning 'feast' or 'celebration'. The word entered English through Old French 'festival'.
Breakdown
fest- (feast, celebration, from Latin festivus) + -ival (relating to, or noun suffix denoting a gathering/event) = festival
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📝Examples
“My mom packed 20 different side dishes for the neighborhood festival, as if she was feeding an entire army.”
“The school festival was cancelled due to rain, but students still had a 'festival' in the gym with instant noodles.”
“Every year, our town holds a kimchi festival where grandmothers compete fiercely for the title of 'Kimchi Queen.'”
“The art festival showcases works from local artists and students.”
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