a casual gathering of people to sing (usually folk) songs
songfest in American English
(ˈsɔŋˌfɛst)
US
noun
an informal gathering of people for singing, esp. folk songs
Word origin
song + -fest
songfest in American English
(ˈsɔŋfest, ˈsɑŋ-)
noun
1.
an informal, often spontaneous gathering at which people sing folk songs, popular ballads, etc.
2.
an informal gathering at a studio, concert hall, or the like, in which people participate by singing along with the performers
Word origin
[1915–20; song + -fest]This word is first recorded in the period 1915–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: GI, costar, feedback, supernationalism, takeout