eisteddfod
nounUK /aɪˈstɛðvɒd/
US /aɪˈstɛðvɑːd/
A special Welsh festival where people sing, dance, and share music and poems.
Every summer, our town holds an eisteddfod where children sing and recite poems.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A competition in Welsh arts such as music, poetry, and recitation.
She won first prize at the eisteddfod for her singing.
3. The National Eisteddfod, a large annual Welsh cultural festival.
The National Eisteddfod travels to a different part of Wales each year.
4. A local or school event celebrating Welsh language and culture.
Our school eisteddfod featured songs, dances, and stories in Welsh.