A fête is a celebration, typically an outdoor event with entertainment and food. It can also refer to a party or gathering for a specific purpose such as a fundraiser or charity event.
Usage examples
The school organized a summer fete to raise funds for new playground equipment.
We attended a charity fete where they had games, food stalls, and live music.
The community fete featured a petting zoo, face painting, and a bouncy castle for children.
My sister’s wedding was an elaborate fete with a beautiful outdoor garden setting and a grand reception.
Every year, our neighborhood holds a fete to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, a parade, and street performances.
Sentences with «fete»
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04: Founder of Pioneer Works Center for Arts and Innovation, Dustin Yellin attends the first annual Village Fete at Pioneer Works on May 4, 2014 in New York City. (huffingtonpost.com)
Cuomo was even feted by the Manhattan Democratic Party. (politico.com)
When he wasn't busy navigating world events, he was adding some panache to the Washington social scene, often appearing at political fetes with Jon Lovett, a former Obama speechwriter and a co-creator of «1600 Penn.» Still, despite his waggish social - media presence, he is guarded about his private life, suggesting a persona more carefully calibrated than he lets on. (nytimes.com)