Used in a Sentence

festivals

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for festivals.

Editorial note

I don't mean to suggest that everyone would have the same interests or that there aren't also a lot of people who just go to the festivals because they're fun festivals.

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Quick take

a 1973 anthology of festival-related folklore from around the world that have been compiled by Ruth Manning-Sanders.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of festivals gathered in one view.

N

a 1973 anthology of festival-related folklore from around the world that have been compiled by Ruth Manning-Sanders.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for festivals.

N

a 1973 anthology of festival-related folklore from around the world that have been compiled by Ruth Manning-Sanders.

Example sentences

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I don't mean to suggest that everyone would have the same interests or that there aren't also a lot of people who just go to the festivals because they're fun festivals.

2

Music festivals happen once a year, church happens every week with more than just a handful of people.

3

Not to mention, they're sourcing these drugs at festivals and are probably instead taking synthetic cathinones.

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A year ago we did a James Bond parody that won best comedy at one of those same festivals.

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We are hoping to have it done in time for those same festivals.

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This is pretty standard for bottled water at music festivals as well.

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There is security at festivals and concerts who do check bags.

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Looks like an interesting phone to take to music festivals...

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Plumbers, repairmen of all sorts, traveling salesmen, people selling items at fairs/festivals, etc.

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Excess labor was traditionally consumed by planning grander festivals.

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Despite a warm reception from European festivals Waiting...

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Elaborate festivals and parties are a great example.

Quote examples

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Two years ago we did a zombie musical that won awards (best film, best comedy) at multiple festivals (think "My Fair Lady" with a zombie).

Proper noun examples

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Festivals are great if you're in California; there's basically at least one a month if you're looking.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use festivals in a sentence?

I don't mean to suggest that everyone would have the same interests or that there aren't also a lot of people who just go to the festivals because they're fun festivals.

What does festivals mean?

a 1973 anthology of festival-related folklore from around the world that have been compiled by Ruth Manning-Sanders.

What part of speech is festivals?

festivals is commonly used as N.