26984 words

banquet

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
a large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches in honour of someone:

Examples:

Medieval banquets are held in the castle once a month.
It was the organization's annual black-tie awards banquet at a fancy New York City hotel.
2
something that brings a lot of pleasure or benefit, often of a particular kind or for a particular type of person:

Examples:

Her shows are banquets for the eyes and ears.
The Woodstock festival was a musical banquet for the age.
The performers lay out before us a banquet of delights.
3
a large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches in honor of someone:

Examples:

Ed Carey will receive the award at the organization’s annual banquet.

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