Definitions

1. noun

a riotous or wild and uncontrolled celebration, often with excessive drinking, especially one in honor of Bacchus

“The college students threw a bacchanal to celebrate the end of the semester.”

2. noun

a social gathering or party, especially one with music and dancing

“The concert turned into a bacchanal when the crowd started dancing on stage.”

3. noun

a wild and uncontrolled party or gathering

“The party became a bacchanal when the hosts started serving free drinks.”

4. verb

to engage in a wild and uncontrolled celebration or party

“The students bacchanaled all night, playing music and drinking beer.”