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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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