Synonyms for

Feast

Verb / fi:st / Another word for feast — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something

Synonyms & similar words

fiesta junket fete feed banquet spread banquet celebration meal spread party reception festivity jubilee gala festival carnival merrymaking holiday fiesta

Synonyms by register

Formal

banquet repast collation

Informal

blowout spread grub-up

Literary

revel carousal gala

Antonyms

fast famine starvation deprivation scarcity lack

Common collocations

  • wedding feast
  • wedding feast
  • Christmas feast
  • harvest feast
  • feast day
  • feast for the eyes
  • feast of senses

Word family

noun feast
verb feast

Usage note

As a noun, 'feast' refers to a large meal, often celebratory. As a verb, it means to eat heartily or to enjoy something with great pleasure.

Example sentences

  1. The family gathered for a feast on Christmas day.
  2. The king held a great feast in honor of the prince's birthday.
  3. We always have a big feast on Thanksgiving.
  4. The villagers held a feast to celebrate the harvest.
  5. We feasted on delicious food at the wedding reception.

Quotes

  • Feasts are more fun than fights.
  • The feast of life is the occasion for the great display of spirit and taste.
  • The feast is better when shared with friends.

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