banquet

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbaŋkwɪt/

noun

  • an elaborate and formal evening meal for many people: a state banquet at Buckingham Palace
  • an elaborate meal with several courses; a feast: a lavish five-course banquet figurative a veritable banquet of seasonal events

verb (banquets, banqueting, banqueted)

[with object] (usually as noun banqueting)
  • entertain with a banquet: [as modifier]: a banqueting hall

Derivatives

banqueter

noun

Origin:

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