What does FETES mean?

Parts of Speech

fetes is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, fetes means a celebration or festival, typically outdoors and including stalls, entertainment, and refreshments. As a verb, it means to honor or entertain (someone) lavishly.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈfeɪts/

UK: /ˈfɛts/

Origin and Usage

The word fetes comes from the French word "fête," which means "celebration" or "festival." It entered the English language in the mid-18th century. The noun form is commonly used to describe outdoor celebrations or festivals, while the verb form is used to describe the act of honoring or entertaining someone.

Synonyms

For the noun form: festival, celebration, fair, carnival, gala. For the verb form: honor, entertain, celebrate, commemorate, toast.

Related Words

beets, feted, fetes, leets, meets, sweet, teems, tweets

Example Sentences

As a noun: The towns annual fetes drew visitors from all over the country.

As a verb: The company feted its top performers with a lavish dinner and awards ceremony.