noun
- A Welsh festival or competition featuring music, poetry, and other cultural performances, typically held annually.
Usage: Welsh origin; Often capitalized when referring to a specific major event
Examples
- The National Eisteddfod is one of the largest cultural festivals in Europe.
- She won first prize in the poetry competition at the local eisteddfod.
- The eisteddfod celebrates Welsh language, music, and traditional arts.
- Thousands of performers gather each year for the International Eisteddfod.
- Young musicians prepared for months to compete in the eisteddfod.