"Octoberfest" meaning in English

See Octoberfest in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Octoberfests [plural], Oktoberfest [alternative]
Etymology: From October + -fest, after German Oktoberfest. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|October|fest}} October + -fest Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Octoberfest (plural Octoberfests)
  1. The Bavarian holiday (Oktoberfest or Wiesn), or any such holiday, celebrated in late September to early October, typically featuring German music, cuisine, and beer-drinking as prominent activities.
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