Definition of FETE

fete

Plural: fetes

Noun

  • an elaborate party (often outdoors)
  • an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
  • A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
  • A feast, celebration or carnival.

Verb

Verb Forms: feted, feting, fetes

  • To honor or entertain with a celebration or festival.
  • have a celebration
  • To celebrate (a person).

Examples

  • The Words With Friends community decided to FETE the player who scored a record-breaking 900 points.

Origin / Etymology

* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest.
* The verb derives from French fêter.

Scrabble Score: 7

fete: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
fete: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fete: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

fete: valid Words With Friends Word