noun
Diwali
dih-WAH-lee
noun
1
A major Hindu festival of lights celebrated over several days each autumn, marking the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
"Families light small clay lamps and set off fireworks to celebrate Diwali."
How to Use Diwali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Hindu festival of lights, celebrated with lamps, fireworks, and family gatherings.
Common pairings
celebrate Diwali
Diwali lights
Word Forms
Diwalis plural
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Etymology
From Hindi दिवाली (divālī), from Sanskrit दीपावलि (dīpāvali), literally "row of lights".