festival

fes-ti-val · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A day or period of celebration, typically for religious or cultural reasons.

  2. 2.

    An organized series of concerts, films, or other cultural events, typically held annually.

Forms

plural: festivals

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    film festival — an event showcasing movies
  • •
    music festival — an outdoor event featuring musical performances
  • •
    harvest festival — a celebration of the autumn harvest
  • •
    arts festival — an event celebrating various forms of art

Related words

See also: carnival, celebration, festive
Synonyms: carnival, celebration, feast, fete

Etymology

From Latin festivalis ("of a feast"), from festivus ("festive"), from festum ("feast, holiday"). Entered English in the 14th century through Old French.