Fest

Pronunciation: /fɛst/

Definitions of fest

noun a gathering or event that is characterized by a specific theme or purpose, often involving celebrations, music, food, and entertainment

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a fest with my friends.

A2 The local fest had delicious food and fun games.

B1 The annual music fest drew in crowds from all over the country.

B2 Attending the film fest was a great way to discover new independent movies.

C1 The literary fest featured renowned authors and thought-provoking discussions.

C2 The international art fest showcased a diverse range of contemporary artworks.

Examples of fest in a Sentence

formal The annual music fest is a highly anticipated event in our town.

informal I'm so excited for the fest this weekend!

slang Let's hit up that fest, it's gonna be lit!

figurative The fest of ideas at the conference sparked new innovations in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of fest

• past tense: fested
• plural: fests
• comparative: more festive
• superlative: most festive
• present tense: fest
• future tense: will fest
• perfect tense: have fested
• continuous tense: is festing
• singular: fest
• positive degree: fest
• infinitive: to fest
• gerund: festing
• participle: fested

Origin and Evolution of fest

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle High German

Story behind the word: The word 'fest' originated from Middle High German 'vëst' meaning 'celebration' or 'feast'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fest' has come to be associated with various types of celebrations and events, not just limited to feasts. It is commonly used in English and other languages to refer to parties, gatherings, and festivals.