FESTIVAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FESTIVAL?

Need another word that means the same as “festival”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “festival” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Festival” are: fete, fair, gala day, gala, carnival, fiesta, jamboree, pageant, holy day, feast day, saint's day, holiday

Festival as a Noun

Definitions of "Festival" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “festival” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons.
• An organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place.
• An organized series of concerts, plays, or films, typically one held annually in the same place.
• A day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration.

Synonyms of "Festival" as a noun (12 Words)

carnival	A festival marked by merrymaking and processions. He worked at a carnival climbing Ferris wheels and working 18 hour days.
fair	A competitive exhibition of farm products. She won a blue ribbon for her baking at the county fair.
feast day	A ceremonial dinner party for many people.
fete	A celebration or festival. A church fete.
fiesta	An elaborate party (often outdoors. The yearly fiesta of San Juan.
gala	A gay festivity. A gala performance by the Royal Ballet.
gala day	A gay festivity.
holiday	Characteristic of a holiday festive. Fred was on holiday in Spain.
holy day	A sacred place of pilgrimage.
jamboree	A large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one. The film industry s annual jamboree in Cannes.
pageant	An elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes. The pageant of public life.
saint's day	The period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis.

Usage Examples of "Festival" as a noun

• Traditional Jewish festivals.
• A major international festival of song.
• A drama festival.

Associations of "Festival" (30 Words)

acrobat	An entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats.
anniversary	The date on which an event took place or an institution was founded in a previous year. He even forgot our tenth anniversary.
ballet	An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures Classical ballet which originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form during the 19th century is characterized by light graceful movements and the use of pointe shoes with reinforced toes. The Bolshoi Ballet.
banquet	Provide a feast or banquet for. A state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
carnival	An exciting or riotous mixture of elements. The film is a visual and aural carnival.
celebration	The public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual. The birth of his son was a cause for celebration.
ceremonial	The system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion. A ceremonial occasion.
choreography	A show involving artistic dancing. The rumbustious choreography reflects the themes of the original play.
convivial	(of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial. She was relaxed and convivial.
conviviality	A jovial nature. The conviviality of the evening.
coronation	The ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s consort. The Queen s coronation.
dance	Move in a pattern usually to musical accompaniment do or perform a dance. He gesticulated comically and did a little dance.
dancing	The activity of dancing for pleasure or in order to entertain others. There will be folk music singing and dancing.
disco	Dance to disco music. No one knows how to waltz so I ve ordered a disco.
feast	Partake in a feast or banquet. We sat feasting on barbecued chicken and beer.
festive	Relating to a festival, especially Christmas. A festive or festal occasion.
fete	A public function, typically held outdoors and organized to raise funds for a charity, including entertainment and the sale of goods and refreshments. She was an instant celebrity feted by the media.
gala	A gay festivity. We met at a swimming gala.
hop	The act of hopping jumping upward or forward especially on one foot. The cow hopped the fence.
jazz	Play or dance to jazz music. Don t give me any of that jazz.
marching	The act of marching walking with regular steps especially in a procession of some kind. We heard the sound of marching.
music	The art or science of composing or performing music. The music was open on a stand.
parade	A parade ground. She made a parade of her sorrows.
party	Have or participate in a party. He planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day.
pianist	A person who plays the piano, especially professionally.
playing	The act of playing a musical instrument.
pop	Heat popcorn or another foodstuff until it bursts open. The child popped the balloon.
reveler	A celebrant who shares in a noisy party. The clubs attract revelers as young as thirteen.
revelry	Unrestrained merrymaking. Sounds of revelry issued into the night.