fete
A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charityA festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
» Even the finest fete becomes mere hogs swill.
Meaning
2 sensesA festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
A feast, celebration or carnival.
- an elaborate party (often outdoors)
- an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
Examples
7 sentencesEven the finest fete becomes mere hogs swill.
Tom was feted almost like a pop star.
deTom wurde schon fast wie ein Popstar gefeiert.
The director will be feted at the festival.
Every village, however small, has its annual fete.
deJedes Dorf, und sei es noch so klein, hat jährlich seine Kirmes.
Tom never quite achieved international superstardom, but he's always in demand at village fetes.
deTom hat es nicht ganz zum internationalen Superstar geschafft, aber auf den Festen im Dorf ist er immer sehr gefragt.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest.* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest.
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