festival
US /ˈfɛstəvəl/
Definition
a day or period of celebration, often with public performances and events
Frequent in regional tourism marketing and community sponsorships.
Examples
Thousands of visitors attend the music festival in the city each summer.
Synonyms
- carnivala traveling amusement show with sideshows and rides
- celebrationthe action of marking an important event or occasion
- fetea public function or festival, typically held outdoors
Collocations
- Easy music festivala festive public event featuring multiple musical performances
- Medium film festival ticketan admission pass to a showcase of cinematic works
- Hard cultural festival sponsora benefactor providing financial backing for heritage celebrations
- Very Hard festival organizers face indemnity liabilitiesevent hosts confronting legal duties to pay for damages
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.