feast | ||
1. | [ verb ] (food) partake in a feast or banquet | |
Synonyms: | junket banquet | |
Related terms: | eat wine_and_dine banquet feasting | |
2. | [ noun ] (food) a ceremonial dinner party for many people | |
Synonyms: | banquet | |
Related terms: | dinner gaudy | |
3. | [ noun ] an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) | |
Synonyms: | fiesta fete festival | |
Examples: | "a drama festival" |
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Related terms: | celebration jazz_festival carnival sheepshearing oktoberfest eisteddfod Saturnalia film_festival Kwanzaa Dionysia | |
4. | [ noun ] something experienced with great delight | |
Examples: | "a feast for the eyes" |
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Related terms: | thing feed | |
5. | [ noun ] an elaborate party (often outdoors) | |
Synonyms: | fiesta fete | |
Related terms: | party | |
6. | [ verb ] (food) gratify | |
Synonyms: | feed | |
Examples: | "feed one's eye on a gorgeous view" |
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Related terms: | regale | |
7. | [ verb ] (food) provide a feast or banquet for | |
Synonyms: | junket banquet | |
Related terms: | host banquet banquet | |
8. | [ noun ] (food) a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed | |
Synonyms: | spread banquet | |
Examples: | "a banquet for the graduating seniors" "the Thanksgiving feast" "they put out quite a spread" |
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Related terms: | meal | |
Similar spelling: |
Festa Feist fewest feisty Fekete Feucht Fecteau Fast |