Octoberfest
English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From October + -fest, after German Oktoberfest.
Proper noun
[edit]Octoberfest (plural Octoberfests)
- 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.
- 2008, Ronald B. Schram, Caroline and Papa: Growing Up and Growing Older:
- Even though it is not yet October, the Hingham Lutheran Church held its annual Octoberfest today, complete with a full spread of German food and beer and an authentic Umpah band ("King Ludwig's German Band").