Octoberfest

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a strong lager made originally in Germany for the Oktoberfest celebration; sweet and copper-colored wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 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.

    "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")."

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oktoberfestoktoberfest

Example

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"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")."

Etymology

From October + -fest, after German Oktoberfest.

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beer drinking

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