festival
Translation
festival, fete, gala, celebration
Examples
The city holds a music festival every summer.
The city holds a music festival every summer.
Christmas is an important religious festival.
Christmas is an important religious festival.
Grammar Patterns
a ((...)) festival an organised series of events, such as concerts or plays The city holds a music festival every summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: celebration, carnival, gala, fete
Etymology
From Latin 'festivus' (festive, joyful), related to 'festum' (feast, holiday).
Memory Tips
A 'festival' is a 'festive' event. Both words come from the idea of a 'feast'.