CEFR B2

fat tuesday

noun

Meaning

The day before Ash Wednesday, marking the end of Carnival and the beginning of Lent, often celebrated with feasting and parties.

Examples

In New Orleans, Fat Tuesday is a major celebration with parades and music.
Many bakeries sell special king cakes in the weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday.

Synonyms: Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Carnival

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fat tuesday (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfæt ˈtjuːzdeɪ

Definition

The day before Ash Wednesday, marking the end of Carnival and the beginning of Lent, often celebrated with feasting and parties.

Examples

In New Orleans, Fat Tuesday is a major celebration with parades and music.
Many bakeries sell special king cakes in the weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday.
She decided to indulge in all her favorite foods on Fat Tuesday before giving them up for Lent.

How to Use fat tuesday

on Fat Tuesday (prepositional phrase): During the day of Fat Tuesday. — "On Fat Tuesday, the streets were filled with music and dancing."
before Fat Tuesday (prepositional phrase): In the period leading up to Fat Tuesday. — "Preparations for the festival begin long before Fat Tuesday."

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