What is another word for fest?

Explore the synonym list above for alternatives to fest.

What is the opposite of fest?

Antonyms of fest include dullness, sadness, mourning, gloom, somberness.

Synonyms for

Fest

Verb / fest / Another word for fest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A festival or celebration

Synonyms & similar words

festival celebration party gala jamboree fiesta carnival fair fete gettogether merrymaking revelry bazaar carnaval carny funfest happening hoedown jubilee kermesse

Synonyms by register

Formal

celebration observance commemoration

Informal

bash do party shindig hoopla

Literary

revelry gala carnival

Antonyms

dullness sadness mourning gloom somberness unhappiness

Common collocations

annual fest
summer fest
music fest
food fest
street fest
winter fest
craft fest

Word family

noun festival

verb festoon

Usage note

Fest is a common abbreviation for festival, particularly in informal contexts. It is often used in the names of specific events like 'music fest' or 'food fest'.