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Meaning of fete
A festive celebration or party, typically for a special occasion.
Etymology of fete
The word 'fete originates from the Old French word 'feste', meaning 'feast day' or 'festival', which is derived from the Latin 'festus', meaning 'festive', 'joyful', or 'merry'.
Historically, the term 'fete' was used to describe a range of celebratory events, from royal court festivals to rural harvest festivals.
Synonyms
celebration
party
gala
festival
banquet
revelry
jubilee
carnival
festivities
revels
merrymaking
festivities
bash
shindig
soiree
reception
get-together
gathering
function
affair
occasion
event
fete
ceremony
extravaganza
pageant
spectacle
festivity
jamboree
hoedown
social
fair
fest
jubilation
Definitions
- A festive celebration or party, typically for a special occasion
- A large, organized, and often formal event, such as a wedding or a birthday celebration
- A day or period of celebration or festivity, especially one marking an important date or event
Usage Examples
- The village held a fete to celebrate the start of summer with music, and dancing.
- The charity organized a fete to raise funds for the local children's hospital.
- The couple's wedding was a grand fete with hundreds of guests and a lavish reception.