banquet | ||
1. | [ noun ] (food) a ceremonial dinner party for many people | |
Synonyms: | feast | |
Related terms: | dinner gaudy feast | |
2. | [ verb ] (food) provide a feast or banquet for | |
Synonyms: | junket feast | |
Related terms: | host feast | |
3. | [ verb ] (food) partake in a feast or banquet | |
Synonyms: | feast junket | |
Related terms: | eat wine_and_dine feast feasting | |
4. | [ noun ] (food) a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed | |
Synonyms: | spread feast | |
Examples: | "a banquet for the graduating seniors" "the Thanksgiving feast" "they put out quite a spread" |
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Related terms: | meal feast | |
Similar spelling: |
banquette banqueting |