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eisteddfod

eisteddfod

9.9
A Welsh festival that happens every year with contests in poetry, music and singing
  • noun
  • /aɪˈstɛðfəd/
  • UK
translation icon : eisteddfod
  • During the week of the eisteddfod, participants showcase their talent in various artistic competitions across Wales.
  • the annual Eisteddfod
  • the Eisteddfod of Wales
  • the National Eisteddfod

Examples

  • Do you remember the summer eisteddfod?

    The Dressmaker (2015)

  • But they might forgive if you were to win us the eisteddfod.

    The Dressmaker (2015)

  • "Summer Eisteddfod - Winyerp versus Dungatar."

    The Dressmaker (2015)

  • Every August, the village hosts an annual eisteddfod where singers and poets compete for prestigious prizes.

  • The eisteddfod is a vibrant celebration of Welsh culture, featuring music, poetry, and lively performances.

Synonyms

festival
vseisteddfod
178 1.0

An event with many shows like music or theatre

is a specific annual Welsh celebration centred on artistic competitions and singing
annual festival
vseisteddfod
3 2.4

A celebration held once a year with special activities and traditions

is a yearly Welsh arts event defined by competitive singing and poetry focus
Royal National Eisteddfod
vseisteddfod
  • UK
9.9

A Welsh festival with competitions in music, drama, poetry, and the arts

focuses more on singing and similar artistic contests rather than wide arts shows
feis
vseisteddfod
  • UK
9.9

A festival with Irish music, dance and competitions

is Welsh and places stronger emphasis on singing competitions rather than dance

Compounds

Royal National Eisteddfod
  • UK
9.9

A Welsh festival with competitions in music, drama, poetry, and the arts

How Big

eisteddfod
  • UK
9.9
festival
178 1.0

Surface Forms

eisteddfod singular
eisteddfodau plural

Etymology

Eisteddfod comes from the Welsh words eistedd and bod, which mean 'to sit' and 'to be', and it originally described a 'sitting' or meeting of poets and musicians. So an eisteddfod is a festival where people come together to perform and compete in singing and poetry.