Topic Navigator

Noun Tree | Nouns Groups | Verb Groups | Search

Parent Categories

entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

psychological feature go
a feature of the mental life of a living organism

event go
something that happens at a given place and time

act, deed, human action, human activity go
something that people do or cause to happen

activity go
any specific behavior

diversion, recreation go
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

celebration, festivity go
any joyous diversion

festival, fete
an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)

noun.act

9 Subcategories

carnival go
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
Dionysia, Bacchanalia go
an orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus)
eisteddfod go
any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)
film festival go
a cinematic festival that features films (usually films produced during the past year)
jazz festival go
a festival that features performances by jazz artists
Kwanzaa, Kwanza go
a festival featuring African-American culture
Oktoberfest go
an autumn festival that involves merrymaking and drinking beer
Saturnalia go
an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
sheepshearing go
a festival held at the time sheep are normally sheared