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festivity

[fe-stiv-i-tee]

noun

plural

festivities 
  1. a festive celebration or occasion.

  2. festivities, festive events or activities.

    the festivities of Christmas.

  3. festive character or quality; gaiety; merriment.



festivity

/ ɛˈɪɪɪ /

noun

  1. merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc

  2. any festival or other celebration

  3. (plural) festive proceedings; celebrations

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of festivity1

1350–1400; Middle English festivite (< Old French ) < Latin ŧī. See festive, -ity
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Example Sentences

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High chances of lightning, an Army spokesman said, could result in a cancellation of the festivities.

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Then there were the “festivities” in Philadelphia earlier this year after the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

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But the graduation festivities at the school in Carson had an ominous undertone, as word had spread ahead of the event that U.S.

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Though the matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks wouldn’t begin for another two hours, these Doyer diehards made their way to Chavez Ravine early to catch the pre-game festivities.

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Like any other Bananas game, the festivities took center stage.

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