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Definition of songfest

songfest

/ˈsɔːŋˌfɛst/
song · fest
Plural:songfests
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• noun

1

North American An informal gathering of people for the purpose of singing together, or a festival featuring many songs and musical performances.

Example

"The summer camp concluded with an enthusiastic songfest around the main bonfire."

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• Nearby Words

songbird
songbook
songcraft
songfest
songful
songhua
songless

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the late 19th century by combining 'song' with '-fest', a combining form borrowed from German 'Fest' (meaning 'festival' or 'celebration'), modeled after compounds like 'Sängerfest'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Songfest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/songfest
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