: festival
specifically
: a saint's day celebrated in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines with processions and dances
Examples of fiesta in a Sentence
the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer
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While locals are excited to have the fiesta in their backyard, one of the few Colombian restaurants in the city is feeling overwhelmed.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
But thanks to Haiti’s determination to leave an entertaining mark on this tournament, and Morocco’s shocked need to respond, the crowd were treated to a topsy-turvy fiesta of football.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The key is to gather a tasty, colorful team that provides a fiesta of colors, flavors and textures.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
But thanks to Haiti’s determination to leave an entertaining mark on this tournament, and Morocco’s shocked need to respond, the crowd were treated to a topsy-turvy fiesta of football.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The key is to gather a tasty, colorful team that provides a fiesta of colors, flavors and textures.
—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fiesta
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiesta. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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fiesta
noun
fi·es·ta
fē-ˈes-tə 
: festival sense 1
especially
: a saint's day celebrated in Spain and Latin America with parades and dances
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