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fest
[ fest ]
noun
- an assembly of people engaged in a common activity (often used in combination):
filmfest; gabfest; love-fest; poetry fest.
fest
/ ɛ /
noun
- a meeting or event at which the emphasis is on a particular activity
a fashion fest
- ( in combination )
lovefest
schmaltz-fest
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of fest1
Example Sentences
Tickets for the latest iteration of the botched fest go on sale Monday.
The website for the fest also featured vague promises of “an electrifying celebration of music, arts, cuisine, comedy, fashion, gaming, sports and treasure hunting.”
But the band says a few pointed moments from its two Coachella sets were cut from the fest’s official livestream, and wonders if its messaging played a role.
The band’s performance at the fest’s second weekend featured projections of text reading “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. It is being enabled by the U.S. government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes. F— Israel Free Palestine.”
Representatives for Goldenvoice, the fest’s promoter, did not immediately return a request for comment.
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