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Definition festival in British English

festival noun

[countable] noun
/ˈfestɪv(ə)l/
1

a series of performances of films, plays, music, or dancing that is usually organized in the same place at the same time each year

Example

the Shetland Folk Festival

Example

a film/music/dance/theatre festival

Synonyms and related words
1.1

an event that is held to celebrate a particular thing or activity

Example

a beer festival

Example

a garden festival

2

a day or period when there is a public holiday, often to celebrate a religious event

Example

Religious festivals are held throughout the year.

Synonyms and related words
Definition festival in British English