Meaning & use

festival

noun·Everyday

A day or period of celebration, often with public events, marking a special occasion.

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Thousands of visitors attended the music festival held along the riverbank each July.

The village holds a harvest festival every autumn with food stalls and dancing.

A note on using this word

Festival often pairs with a defining word, such as film festival or food festival, naming the theme of the event.

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