feest

Definitions of feest
  1. noun
    an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
    synonyms: party
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    boerenkermis, fuif
    an uproarious party
    dans, dansfeest
    a party for social dancing
    dameskransje, koffiekrans, koffiekransje, kransje, theekransje
    a party at which tea is served
    bal
    a lavish dance requiring formal attire
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    evenement, gebeuren, gebeurtenis, happening
    a vaguely specified social event
  2. noun
    a group of people gathered together for pleasure
    synonyms: party
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    maskerspel
    a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
    avondeten, avondmaal, avondmaaltijd, diner, etentje, souper
    a party of people assembled to have dinner together
    ontvangst, receptie
    a formal party of people; as after a wedding
    instuif
    a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home
    tuinfeest
    a party of people assembled for social interaction out of doors
    bui, douche
    a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person
    hengstenbal
    a party for men only (or one considered suitable for men only)
    dameskransje, koffiekrans, koffiekransje, kransje, theekransje
    a party for women only
    partij, partijtje
    a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
    hereniging, rally, reünie
    a party of former associates who have come together again
    bal-masqué
    a ball at which guests wear costumes and masks
    hoogtijdag
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
    bruiloftsmaal
    a reception for wedding guests held after the wedding
  3. noun
    any joyous diversion
    synonyms: feestelijkheid, festiviteit
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    feestvreugde, genoeglijkheid, gezelligheid
    a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
    festival, hoogtijdag, muziekfeest, muziekfestival
    an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
    gala, jamboree
    a gay festivity
    overwinningsfeest
    a celebration following a victory in a battle or sports competition
    feestdrukte, feestgedruis, feestgewoel
    unrestrained merrymaking
    carnaval, carnavalsviering, kermis, vastenavond
    a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
    saturnaliën
    an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
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    afleiding, dolce far niente, ontspanning, recreatie, relaxatie, verpozing, verstrooiing, vrijetijdsbesteding
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  4. noun
    a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
    synonyms: feestelijkheid, festiviteit
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    evenement, gebeuren, gebeurtenis, happening
    a vaguely specified social event
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