fete

noun
UK: /feɪt/
US: /feɪt/

  1. A large outdoor party or celebration, often for a charity.

    1. The village fete was a great success this year.
    2. Our local school will host a summer fete to raise money for new equipment.

  2. An elaborate festival or celebration, usually involving entertainment and special events.

    1. The annual town fete is always a highlight of the summer.
    2. The city plans to hold a grand fete to celebrate the anniversary of its founding.

Synonyms

festival party gala carnival celebrate honor commemorate entertain
fete transitive-verb

  1. To celebrate or honor someone or something in a lavish and festive way.

    1. The team was feted after their big win.
    2. The returning hero was feted with a parade and a banquet, showing respect.

  2. To entertain someone in a luxurious manner.

    1. The celebrity was feted at all the best restaurants.
    2. The visiting dignitaries were feted with dinners and receptions during their stay, what a lovely fete.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fete" in English means: A large outdoor party or celebration, often for a charity., An elaborate festival or celebration, usually involving entertainment and special events..

The phonetic transcription of "fete" is /feɪt/ in British English and /feɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fete": festival, party, gala, carnival, celebrate, honor, commemorate, entertain.

Example usage of "fete": "The village fete was a great success this year.". More examples on the page.