: 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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Bella Hadid and the Cannes Film Festival are practically forever linked at this point; the model always makes a captivating, memorable appearance at the French fest, and her 2026 installment was no different.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 May 2026
The Strokes, Griz, Turnstile, Young Blud, Rufus Du Sol, Teddy Swims, The Neighborhood, Noah Kahan, Role Model and Kesha are set to headline the four-day fest.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 May 2026
So while the league wanted officials to crack down on excessive physicality, players and coaches are already complaining that games are turning into whistle fests.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
In April, the 2026 Cannes Film Festival announced that Travolta's movie will be among the premieres at the French fest, which runs May 12–23.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 May 2026
The Strokes, Griz, Turnstile, Young Blud, Rufus Du Sol, Teddy Swims, The Neighborhood, Noah Kahan, Role Model and Kesha are set to headline the four-day fest.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 May 2026
So while the league wanted officials to crack down on excessive physicality, players and coaches are already complaining that games are turning into whistle fests.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
In April, the 2026 Cannes Film Festival announced that Travolta's movie will be among the premieres at the French fest, which runs May 12–23.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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