festival
1 of 1noun/ˈfɛstəvəl/
Forms:festivals
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a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year
A2Learn more on WikipediaA festival is an event that features a series of performances, such as music, plays, movies, or other arts, usually held annually in the same location. It often spans several days or weeks and brings together various acts or activities centered around a common theme or genre. Festivals aim to bring people together to enjoy and celebrate different forms of art and culture in a shared space.
- Every summer, they travel to a different music festival.
- The comedy festival was filled with laughter and cheer.
- The dance festival featured performances from around the world.
- The jazz festival in the city attracts music lovers every year.
- They attended a cultural festival held in their town.
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a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons
- Diwali is a popular festival in India.
- Christmas is a festival celebrated worldwide.
- People wore traditional clothes for the festival.
- Harvest festivals are common in rural areas.
- The festival highlighted the region’s cultural heritage.