: festival
specifically
: a saint's day celebrated in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines with processions and dances
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Examples of fiesta in a Sentence
the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer
Recent Examples on the Web
The Dodgers outscored the Braves 20-6 and trailed for only brief spells in what amounted to a three-day fiesta capped by Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo roars.
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
This fiery cocktail is sure to spice up your fiesta!
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024
Go to the tequila brand's website through May 5 to enter for a chance to win $1,000 toward your fiesta.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Here are five things to do for the weekend of May 3-5:
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Parade
The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit has organized a vibrant two-day fiesta for the 59th Cinco de Mayo celebration in southwest Detroit.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
Que Fresa Taqueria + Bar and Que Onda Tacos + Tequila
Location: Multiple
Date: May 5
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sister restaurants Que Fresa and Que Onda are bringing the fiesta to all of its locations across Charlotte with margarita specials, giveaways and live DJs.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2024
On the list of menu items the district offers is a vegan fiesta bowl with brown rice and fajita vegetables that has proved to be even more popular than the usual non-vegan options.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Netflix, Amazon's Prime Video, Peacock, Max, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and others have a spring fiesta of streaming options for film lovers of all tastes, from breezy romantic comedies to bone-chilling horror.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
The couple who speak Yaqui and Spanish, remember the Lenten and Easter fiestas being different in Río Yaqui as women and men were separated and music and public displays of affection were strictly forbidden.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
This fiery cocktail is sure to spice up your fiesta!
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024
Go to the tequila brand's website through May 5 to enter for a chance to win $1,000 toward your fiesta.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Here are five things to do for the weekend of May 3-5:
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Parade
The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit has organized a vibrant two-day fiesta for the 59th Cinco de Mayo celebration in southwest Detroit.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
Que Fresa Taqueria + Bar and Que Onda Tacos + Tequila
Location: Multiple
Date: May 5
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sister restaurants Que Fresa and Que Onda are bringing the fiesta to all of its locations across Charlotte with margarita specials, giveaways and live DJs.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2024
On the list of menu items the district offers is a vegan fiesta bowl with brown rice and fajita vegetables that has proved to be even more popular than the usual non-vegan options.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Netflix, Amazon's Prime Video, Peacock, Max, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and others have a spring fiesta of streaming options for film lovers of all tastes, from breezy romantic comedies to bone-chilling horror.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
The couple who speak Yaqui and Spanish, remember the Lenten and Easter fiestas being different in Río Yaqui as women and men were separated and music and public displays of affection were strictly forbidden.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiesta. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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fiesta
noun
fi·es·ta
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: festival sense 1
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: a saint's day celebrated in Spain and Latin America with parades and dances
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