Fete is a word worth celebrating. It's been around since Middle English, when it was used in a manuscript to refer to "fetes, spectacles and other worldly vanytees." Since the 19th century, fete has …

FETE meaning: 1. a public event, often held outside, where you can take part in competitions and buy small things…. Learn more.

Definition of fete noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A fete is an event that is usually held outdoors and includes competitions, entertainments, and the selling of used and home-made goods.

fete or fête (feɪt, fɛt) n., pl. fetes, n. 1. a festive celebration. 2. a day of celebration. 3. a religious feast or festival.

In the United Kingdom and some of its former colonies, a fête or fete is a public festival organised to raise money for a charity, typically held outdoors. It generally includes entertainment and the sale of …

Fete definition: A festival or feast.

A fete is a public function, typically held outdoors and organized to raise funds for a charity, including entertainment and the sale of goods and refreshments.

FETE definition: a day of celebration; holiday. See examples of fete used in a sentence.

Apr 10, 2026 · Verb fête (third-person singular simple present fêtes, present participle fêting, simple past and past participle fêted) Alternative spelling of fete.