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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Tim Palmieri, of the band Lotus, says the festival is important to filling the void left by all those defunct fests. — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 The star is one of many big names in the spotlight during the double anniversary 60th edition in the 80th year of the Czech fest, which runs July 3-11. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026 Efira will be feted by the Swiss fest, which is Europe’s preeminent event dedicated to indie cinema, with its Leopard Club Award. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 June 2026 The Strawberry Music Festival is a family-friendly bluegrass music fest held over several days in Grass Valley. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 June 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 Jul. 2026.

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