festival
Translation
festival, celebration, fête
Examples
We went to a music festival last summer.
We went to a music festival last summer.
Christmas is an important religious festival.
Christmas is an important religious festival.
Grammar Patterns
a ((music/film/arts)) festival a day or period of celebration We went to a music festival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: celebration, carnival, gala, fête
Etymology
From Latin 'festivus' (festive), from 'festum' (feast, holiday). Related to 'feast'.
Memory Tips
A 'festival' is a 'festive' event for 'all'.