A dance, revel, merry-making.

rejoicing; also, a making joyful.

A meeting of friends and acquaintances, esp. at the birth of a child; also gen. a merry-making.

(a) n. a particularly noteworthy event, ceremony, social gathering, or celebration; (b) adj. of, relating to, suitable for, or used at such an event.

A festivity; a convivial gathering.

The action of celebrating; revelling; conviviality; (also) an instance of this, a festive occasion, a party.

A scene or occasion of gaiety or mirth; a merry-making; a party. In U.S. = bee, n.3 Also preceded by some modifying word, as reaping-frolic, water-f…

Participation in amusing and enjoyable activities; fun and gaiety; exuberant enjoyment; an instance of this. Also: †a festivity (obsolete).

English regional (Yorkshire). A feast, a party. Obsolete.

plural. Convivial practices, festivities.

= merrymaking, n.

dialect. A merry-making, a feast.

In extended use: a very enjoyable time; a period of uninhibited amusement; esp. in to have a ball. slang (originally U.S.).

A spell of gaiety; a frolic.

In Papua New Guinea: an occasion of feasting and musical celebration.

= jollification, n.

colloquial (Australian and New Zealand). A party; a good time. Cf. rage, v. 9.