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banquet

Syllabification: (ban·quet)
Pronunciation: /ˈbaNGkwit/
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Definition of banquet

noun

  • an elaborate and formal evening meal for many people, often followed by speeches:the Austrian emperor’s lavish banquets [as modifier]:a banquet table
  • an elaborate and extensive meal; a feast:a ten-course banquet

verb (banquets, banqueting, banqueted)

[with object]
  • entertain with a banquet:there are halls for banqueting up to 3,000 people (as adjective banqueting)a banqueting hall

Derivatives

banqueter

noun

Origin:

late 15th century: from French, diminutive of banc 'bench' (see bank1)

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