feis
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- noun
- /feɪs/
- UK
- He was 21 when he entered the Feis Ceoil in Dublin.
Examples
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The annual feis in Dublin showcased traditional Irish music and dance performances.
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- The Feis Ceoil.
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Families gathered to enjoy the feis, which featured a variety of cultural competitions and local food.
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During the summer, the local feis attracts visitors with its vibrant displays of dance and music.
Synonyms
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An event with many shows like music or theatre
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A public party with music, food, and events
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A public event with music, games, and food to raise money
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An event that celebrates a community's traditions, music, dance, food, and art
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A public celebration with music, dancing, and special food
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A Welsh festival with competitions in music, drama, poetry, and the arts
How Festive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Feis comes from the Irish word féis, which means 'festival' or 'feast'. So a feis today is an Irish festival of music, dance and competitions, a celebration of culture.