Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

festival

[fes-tuh-vuhl] / ˈfɛs tə vəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Following their Glastonbury appearance, the band was dropped from a number of festivals and performances including Radar Festival, Kave Fest, and a US tour after their visas were revoked.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The announcement, made at the Cannes Film Festival, is likely to send shockwaves through the European industry at the annual gathering of the world's movie elite on the French Riviera.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

One of the oddest and most affecting pieces in the choral repertory is coming to Cincinnati’s May Festival on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

CANNES, France — On the second night of the Cannes Film Festival, director Thierry Frémaux introduced a gala presentation of a film he hailed as an example of “le cinema universal” and “un classique.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I thought of this book when Hugh and I attended the Festival of Saint Anne, a local fair held in a neighboring village, not far from our house in Normandy.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




Vocabulary lists containing festival


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "festival" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com