NOUN
- the last day before Lent
- a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans
How To Use Fat Tuesday In A Sentence
- Tuesday at 3 p.m. place-holders started showing up outside the restaurant Galatoire's to stand in line so their well-heeled patrons can enjoy trout amandine and souffle potatoes Friday during the celebrated pre-Fat Tuesday fest. Archive 2005-02-01
- Hi, everyone. Three days after Fat Tuesday it is Sad Friday, and sad everyday, in New Orleans.
- More Mardi Gras: Mardi Gras Madness is one of the area's longest-running Fat Tuesday parties, even though the New Orleans flavor comes more from wearing masks and tossing beads -- yes, it's that kind of event -- than a traditional Louisiana vibe. '80s hard rock cover band Herr Metal, '90s cover band White Ford Bronco and all-around cover band Down Wilson entertain the largely 20-something audience at the State Theatre. Nightlife Agenda: Mardi Gras parties, Kurt Vile and Prince Paul
- Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesdaymeaning it is the last opportunity to eat rich food before the fast of Lent begins. Mardi Gras
