Coachella

American  

[koh-chel-uh] / ˌkoʊˈtʃɛl ə /

noun

1. a city in southern California, 28 miles east of Palm Springs.

2. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. annual festival held in the town of Ionio in southern California.

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Etymology

Origin of Coachella

Corruption of Spanish conchilla “little shell,” from conch(a) “shell, seashell” ( conch ( def. ) ) + -illa, diminuitive suffix, after the presence of shell fossils in the region

Example Sentences

In April, Ty Dolla $ign brought Thomas out to perform during his headlining set at Coachella, a moment that was a no-brainer for Ty, who recently called Thomas “the new king” of R&B.

From Los Angeles Times

You’re on Coachella next year.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re poised for a career milestone next year when they play at Coachella, one of the world’s largest music festivals.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2015, he brought the largest audience to an EDM act in the history of Coachella.

From Los Angeles Times

Out in the Coachella Valley, a beloved pilgrimage in honor of la guadalupana held for more than 20 years was canceled, with organizers announcing on Facebook in Spanish that the faithful should instead do a “spiritual interior pilgrimage where our mother invites us to keep us united in a secure environment.”

From Los Angeles Times