Synonyms for banquet

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bang-kwit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbæŋ kwɪt

Définition of banquet

Origin : late 15c., "feast, sumptuous entertainment," from French banquet (15c.; in Old French only "small bench"), from Old Italian banchetto, diminutive of banco "bench;" originally a snack eaten on a bench (rather than at table), hence "a slight repast between meals;" the meaning has entirely reversed. As a verb from 1510s.

noun formal dinner, usually ceremonial

Example sentences :

The banquet drew to its conclusion, and the guests departed.
Extract from : « The Christmas Banquet (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For this purpose, my honored guests, I have ordered a banquet to be prepared.
Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Then wine was brought in, and the banquet was served to the sound of music.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

When the banquet was ended he slept in the Palace of Frozen Radiance.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

Tents were put up on the edge of the saucer and a banquet was prepared.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

Tapestries were hung on the walls, and willing hands prepared the banquet.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Anonymous

We must drink of it ourselves if we would share his banquet.
Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford

But mirthful sounds arose, the banquet was at last being served.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

Finally, it was discovered that the shanty was far too small a place for our banquet.
Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay

But the banquet that was provided for them made them open their eyes indeed.
Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay

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