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Definition of "fest" []

  • A gathering or occasion characterized by a specified activity. Often used in combination: a music fest; a chilifest. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "fest" in a sentence
  • "Why it didn't open at the beginning of the fest is a mystery to me."
  • ""In its 9th year, the fest is a prominent destination on the international documentary circuit, falling on the calendar just after SXSW and before Hot Docs and Full Frame, [the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival] is emerging as a viable venue for European premieres of US docs, combining a core of smart and compelling programming with a filmmaker-friendly ambience," reports David Wilson."
  • "I freaking live in Utah and the sundace film fest is just hours away from me!"