festival

Pluralfestivals

1. 1
   public celebrationnouncountable

   A special event where people come together to celebrate something, like music, food, or art.

   Like a big party for the whole town, with music, food, and games.

   The town holds a music festival in the park every summer.

   We tried dishes from ten different countries at the food festival.

   UsageUsually a music festival, a food festival: the theme comes first. You go to a festival.

   Similarfair, fete, gala, carnival, celebration

2. 2
   feast-daynouncountable

   A special day or time when people celebrate something in their religion, often with food and ceremonies.

   Passover is a festival that Jewish families celebrate every spring.

   Diwali is an important Hindu festival, and families light lamps at home.

   UsageNames of feasts start with a capital: the Festival of Lights.

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3. 3
   feast-dayadjective

   Connected to a feast or holiday, or full of celebration.

   The whole village was in a festival mood on the holy day.

   On festival days, the family goes to the temple together.

   UsageUse it before a noun, like festival dress. After a verb like felt, say festive.

   Similarfestive, celebratory

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