Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An autumn festival that usually emphasizes merrymaking and the consumption of beer.
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- noun an autumn festival that involves merrymaking and drinking beer
- noun a strong lager made originally in Germany for the Oktoberfest celebration; sweet and copper-colored
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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The Oktoberfest is only celebrated in one city, and therefore irrelevant to about 95 % of the German population.
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There are beer fests held, often under the name Oktoberfest Celebration.
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There are beer fests held, often under the name Oktoberfest Celebration.
Archive 2008-10-01 2008
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Oct. 1-11, 2009: "Oktoberfest" -- beer, pretzels and brass band music.
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In which German city does the annual beer festival known as the Oktoberfest take place on the Wies'n from the middle of September until the first weekend in October?
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"Every year we host a little party called the Oktoberfest, which attracts six million people in just two weeks," said Ude.
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"Every year we host a little party called the Oktoberfest, which attracts six million people in just two weeks," said Ude.
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"Every year we host a little party called the Oktoberfest, which attracts six million people in just two weeks," said Ude.
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Everywhere were the signs of the autumn harvest festival known as Oktoberfest, where goods were traded and sold, and food and drink were plentiful.
Stalling 2010
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The Oktoberfest is a lot more than just eating and drinking.
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