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Meaning of banquet
A large formal meal, typically one given in honor of a particular person or occasion.
Etymology of banquet
The word "banquet" originated in the mid-15th century, derived from Old French "banket" or "banquet", which is itself derived from "banch", or bench and the suffix "-et" from the Old Provençal and Old French "banca", meaning bench or table d'hôte
Historically, a banquet" referred to an elaborate formal meal, often with multiple courses, given in honor of a particular individual or occasion"
Synonyms
feast
dinner
reception
party
gathering
celebration
festival
gala
fete
repast
meal
spread
buffet
reception
entertainment
soiree
jubilee
carousal
carouse
treat
regale
conviviality
hospitality
festivity
jollification
symposium
convivium
social
assembly
levee
salon
dinner party
lunch
brunch
supper
banquetting
dining
wining
Definitions
- A formal meal for many people, typically given to honor a particular person or occasion
- A meal of several courses, often with many guests and entertainment
Usage Examples
- The company is hosting a banquet to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
- The president attended a banquet with several world leaders in attendance.
- The charity held a banquet to raise money for local children in need.
Antonyms
fast
abstinence
asceticism
dieting
abstemiousness
simplicity
frugality
plainness
modesty
temperance
moderation
restraint
snack
self control
self denial
self discipline
sparseness
scarcity
want
meagreness
insufficiency
poorness
bareness
dearth
famine