English Explanatory Dictionary

fiesta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A religious festival.
  2. A festive occasion.
verb
  1. To take part in a festive celebration; to party.

Pronunciation

/fɪˈestə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fiesta.wav /fiˈɛstə/

Word forms

fiesta fiestas fiestaing fiestaed

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish fiesta, from Late Latin festa, from the plural of festum (“feast”). Doublet of feast, fest, and fete.

Synonyms

celebration party

Derived words

fiesta dress fiesta salad
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