fete

American  

[feyt, fet] / feɪt, fɛt /

French fête

noun

PLURAL

fetes

1. a day of celebration; holiday.

   The Fourth of July is a great American fete.

2. a festive celebration or entertainment.

   The ball was the greatest fete of the season.

3. a religious feast or festival.

   a fete lasting several days in honor of a saint.

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verb (used with object)

feted, feting

1. to entertain at or honor with a fete.

   to fete a visiting celebrity.

2. to celebrate, laud, or acclaim.

   He was feted in the press and honored by fellow citizens.

fête British  

/ feɪt /

noun

1. a gala, bazaar, or similar entertainment, esp one held outdoors in aid of charity

2. a feast day or holiday, esp one of religious significance

3. informal  an organized group entertainment, esp a party or a dance

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verb

1. (tr) to honour or entertain with or as if with a fête

   the author was fêted by his publishers

2. informal  (intr) to join in a fête

Etymology

Origin of fete

First recorded in 1745–55; from French fête “holiday, festival,” from Old French feste “feast”; feast

Example Sentences

But Haaland trails a long way behind the feats of the feted duo.

From BBC

Elegantly dressed in their finest gowns, the new brides were feted by dancers and musicians in a ceremony that attracts tourists from around Nigeria every year.

From Barron's

The former helicopter pilot was feted as a hero during the Falklands War, and was widely regarded as Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite son.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pardon crowns Zhao’s efforts to leave behind his persona non grata status and return to his role as an industry titan feted by foreign leaders, with more riches than ever before.

From The Wall Street Journal

The White House often uses a tent on the South Lawn to fete foreign leaders and a larger guest list for a state dinner.

From BBC