: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
—often used in combinationa gabfest
Examples of fest in a Sentence
a country music fest
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Coachella’s YouTube livestream is back this year, capturing the magic of the fest for everyone back home.
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David Viramontes, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The Overlook Film Festival has named the best of the fest.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
YouTube has once again partnered with the fest to stream artists like Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Green Day, and more.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Major Lazer Soundsystem will bring electronic music to the fest, while Estevie will rep música mexicana on Day One.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
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David Viramontes, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The Overlook Film Festival has named the best of the fest.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
YouTube has once again partnered with the fest to stream artists like Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Green Day, and more.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Major Lazer Soundsystem will bring electronic music to the fest, while Estevie will rep música mexicana on Day One.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fest
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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