Synonyms for

Banquet

Verb / ˈbæŋkwʌt / Another word for banquet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a formal meal for a large number of people, often to celebrate a special event

Synonyms & similar words

junket spread feast feast dinner meal spread buffet reception gala festivity celebration function party get-together soirée shindig jamboree fête jollification carnival merrymaking jollity

Synonyms by register

Formal

feast repast collation

Informal

spread grub-up blowout

Literary

carousal revelry bacchanal

Antonyms

fast scarcity privation lack famine poverty

Common collocations

  • state banquet
  • wedding banquet
  • royal banquet
  • banquet hall
  • banquet menu
  • annual banquet
  • banquet lamp

Word family

noun banquet

Usage note

A banquet is a large, formal meal for many people, often to celebrate something. It is not typically used for everyday meals.

Example sentences

  1. The king hosted a grand banquet for his subjects.
  2. We are going to a banquet to celebrate our friend's graduation.
  3. The banquet hall was decorated with balloons and streamers.
  4. I am looking forward to the delicious food at the banquet.
  5. Everyone was dressed in their best clothes for the banquet.

Quotes

  • "A good holiday is one spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours." - John B. Priestly
  • "We may find in the long run that tinned food is a deadlier weapon than the machine-gun." - George Orwell
  • "Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside." - Mark Twain

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