Fest: meaning, definitions and examples
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fest
[ fษst ]
celebration event
A fest is a celebration or festival that usually involves a gathering of people for entertainment, cultural activities, or enjoyment. It often features music, food, and various forms of entertainment.
Synonyms
celebration, event, festival, gathering.
Examples of usage
- The city hosts an annual music fest every summer.
- They enjoyed the food fest at the local park last weekend.
- The film fest showcased independent filmmakers from around the world.
Translations
Translations of the word "fest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น festa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคธเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Fest
๐ฎ๐ฉ perayaan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ festiwal
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅญใ
๐ซ๐ท festin
๐ช๐ธ fiesta
๐น๐ท ลenlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑุฌุงู
๐จ๐ฟ festival
๐ธ๐ฐ festival
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ festival
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกtรญรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะนัะฐะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแกแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ festival
๐ฒ๐ฝ fiesta
Etymology
The word 'fest' is a shortened form of 'festival,' which originated from the Latin word 'festivus,' meaning 'of a feast or festival' and 'festivity.' The term evolved in the Middle Ages, where it was used to describe religious celebrations and seasonal festivities. The concept of a festival encompasses a variety of events that celebrate cultural, artistic, or social themes. Festivals have been an integral part of human culture for centuries, serving as a way to bring communities together for collective enjoyment, reflection, and celebration. Today, 'fest' is often used colloquially to refer to various types of events, blurring the lines between formal and informal gatherings.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,085, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29082 clamber
- 29083 protectively
- 29084 dilettante
- 29085 fest
- 29086 neater
- 29087 wobbling
- 29088 sidetracked
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