feast day

noun
UK: /ˈfiːst deɪ/
US: /ˈfiːst deɪ/

  1. A special day or time when people celebrate something, often a religious event.

    1. It is a feast day, so we will have a big meal.
    2. The whole town celebrates the saint's feast day with a parade and dancing.

  2. A day dedicated to a particular saint or religious figure, celebrated with special observances.

    1. Today is the feast day of Saint Patrick, so many people wear green.
    2. The church held a special service on the feast day honoring the local patron saint.

Synonyms

holy day festival holiday

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "feast day" in English means: A special day or time when people celebrate something, often a religious event., A day dedicated to a particular saint or religious figure, celebrated with special observances..

The phonetic transcription of "feast day" is /ˈfiːst deɪ/ in British English and /ˈfiːst deɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "feast day": holy day, festival, holiday.

Example usage of "feast day": "It is a feast day, so we will have a big meal.". More examples on the page.