noun
festival
FEHS-tihvl
noun
1
An organised series of events celebrating a particular theme, art form, or occasion.
"They spent the weekend at a music festival."
"The town's harvest festival dates back over a century."
2
A day or period of religious or cultural celebration.
"Diwali is one of the most important festivals in Hindu culture."
How to Use Festival
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA planned celebration or series of events, whether cultural, religious, or artistic.
Common pairings
music festival
film festival
religious festival
Word Forms
more festival comparative, festivals plural, most festival superlative
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Etymology
From Old French festival, "festive," from Latin festivus, ultimately from festum, "feast."