regale

²regale

noun

Definition of REGALE

1

: a sumptuous feast

2

: a choice piece especially of food

Examples of REGALE

1. <a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice>

Origin of REGALE

French régal, from Middle French regale, from re- + galer to have a good time — more at gallant

First Known Use: 1670

Related to REGALE

Synonyms: banquet, dinner, feed, feast, spread

Related Words: chow, mess, repast, table; blowout, carnival, festival, fete (or fête), gala, party, shindig; festivity; barbecue, clambake, cookout, fry, luau, roast; buffet, luncheon, smorgasbord

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