festival
festival Lexical Profile
festival Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A day or period of celebration, typically one held annually for religious, cultural, or historical reasons and marked by feasting, ceremonies, or public gatherings.
"Families across the country gather each autumn to celebrate the traditional harvest festival."
An organized series of concerts, plays, films, or other artistic performances held periodically in a particular place.
"The independent documentary won top honors at the international film festival in Toronto."
A slightly sweet Caribbean fried dough dumpling made from cornmeal, flour, and sugar, traditionally served alongside jerk meats or fried fish.
"We ordered a platter of spicy jerk chicken accompanied by warm, golden-brown festivals."
• adjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a feast or public celebration.
"The villagers wore traditional festival attire during the annual harvest parade."
• Rhymes for festival
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French festival, from Medieval Latin festivalis ('of a church holiday'), ultimately derived from Latin festivus ('festive, joyous') and festum ('feast, holiday'). Originally used as an adjective before becoming a noun in the 16th century.