fete day
- noun
:
día de fiesta
- The village holds a fete day every summer, complete with games, music, and a communal feast.
Examples
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The children looked forward to fete day all year, eager for the festivities and treats.
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We celebrate fete day every summer with a big picnic.
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In many cultures, a fete day is marked by traditional dances and special foods.
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The town will host a fete day this Saturday.
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The community gathered to celebrate on the annual fete day, enjoying games, food, and music.
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Every summer, the town organizes a fete day where families and friends come together for festivities.
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For my birthday, I want to plan a big fete day filled with a barbecue and fun activities.
Synonyms
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1.0
A time when people gather to celebrate with food and fun
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3.7
A day for special celebration and big meals, often for religious or cultural reasons
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6.5
A public event with music, games, and food to raise money
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1.9
A day with outdoor games and activities for a school or community
How Important
- UK
3
1.4
- Formal
6
4.7
6
3.7
15
6.0
268
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a day set aside for celebration' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'fete' (a public festival) with 'day' (a calendar day for an event). The simple noun + day construction (X day = the day for X) is a common, cross-linguistic pattern and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Fete day may come from the French word fête, which simply meant a big party or feast. On an old fête day the whole village would gather to eat, dance, and celebrate, so the phrase now means 'a day for celebration'.