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fest — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • celebration noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
  • feast noun A large, often celebratory meal.
  • fest noun A gathering or event celebrating a particular theme or activity, often used informally as a suffix (e.g. "chili-fest").
  • junket noun A trip, especially one paid for by an employer, government, or organisation, that mixes official business with leisure.
  • party noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.

Senses

fest is used for these senses in English:

  • celebration A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
  • feast A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.
  • fest (in combination) A gathering for a specified reason or occasion.
  • junket A feast or banquet.

celebration — full definition

  1. noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
  2. noun The act of expressing joy, pride, or thanks for something.

feast — full definition

  1. noun A large, often celebratory meal.
  2. noun A religious festival or holy day.
  3. verb To eat a large, lavish meal, often as part of a celebration.

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