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banquet

/ˈbæŋkwɪt/

Meanings
noun
A large celebratory meal; a feast.

Examples :

"The school held a banquet to celebrate the graduating seniors. "
food event entertainment culture tradition

Related Words

Illustration graduating

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration presented

presented verb

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

Illustration celebrate

celebrate verb

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

Illustration president

president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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sumptuous adjective

/ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/

Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.

"The wedding reception was sumptuous, with a huge feast of delicious food and beautiful decorations. "

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banqueted verb

/ˈbæŋkwɪtɪd/ /ˈbæŋkwətɪd/

To participate in a banquet; to feast.

"After winning the championship, the team banqueted at a fancy restaurant to celebrate. "

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sweetmeats noun

/ˈswiːtmiːts/

A sweet delicacy; a confection

"After dinner, Grandma always offered us a selection of colorful sweetmeats. "

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thanksgiving noun

/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/

An expression of gratitude.

"After receiving the birthday gift, she expressed her thanksgiving with a big hug. "

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entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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celebratory adjective

/ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/

In the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.

"The team erupted in celebratory cheers after winning the championship game. "