Definition of banquet
1 : a sumptuous feast; especially : an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person a state banquet
2 : a meal held in recognition of some occasion or achievement an awards banquet
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Examples of banquet in a Sentence
They held a banquet in his honor.
prepared a celebratory banquet for the graduating class
Origin and Etymology of banquet
Middle French, from Old Italian banchetto, from diminutive of banca bench, bank
First Known Use: 15th century
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Definition of banquet
banqueter
nounExamples of banquet in a Sentence
banqueted the returning troops at the military base
Origin and Etymology of banquet
see 1banquet
First Known Use: circa 1500
BANQUET Defined for English Language Learners
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: a formal dinner for many people usually to celebrate a special event
BANQUET Defined for Kids
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: a formal dinner for many people usually to celebrate a special event
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