fest

noun

ˈfest How to pronounce fest (audio)
ˌfest
Synonyms of festnext
: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
—often used in combination
a gabfest

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a country music fest
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See the best photos from the glamorous fest, starting with George Clooney and Amal Clooney at the opening red carpet. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The film team is planning a festival circuit rollout and will be attending the Venice fest for meetings with potential partners. — Ed Meza, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 Other great fests this weekend include Hispanic Heritage Festival and Swiss Wine Fest. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026 Get hip to these hippie, bluesy, noisy, punky, rootsy, and rockin’ fests across New England over the next few weeks. — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fest

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fest was in 1889

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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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