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banquet

Pronunciation: /ˈbaŋkwɪt/

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Definition of banquet

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 figurativea 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)

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