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banquets

/ˈbæŋkwɪts/ /ˈbæŋkəts/

Meanings
noun
A large celebratory meal; a feast.

Examples :

"The hotel often hosts weddings and other celebrations, holding many large banquets each month. "
food entertainment event tradition holiday culture

Related Words

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 celebrations

celebrations noun

/ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃənz/

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

"The solemn celebrations of Holy Communion are central to many Christian church services. "

Illustration restaurant

restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

Illustration celebrated

celebrated verb

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

Illustration sumptuous

sumptuous adjective

/ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/

Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.

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

Illustration performing

performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration sweetmeats

sweetmeats noun

/ˈswiːtmiːts/

A sweet delicacy; a confection

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

Illustration thanksgiving

thanksgiving noun

/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/

An expression of gratitude.

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

Illustration entertainment

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. "

Illustration participate

participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

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

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

Illustration celebratory

celebratory adjective

/ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/

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

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

Illustration banqueting

banqueting verb

/ˈbæŋkwɪtɪŋ/ /ˈbæŋk wɪtɪŋ/

To participate in a banquet; to feast.

"After winning the championship, the team celebrated by banqueting at a fancy restaurant. "