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: a periodic religious observance commemorating an event or honoring a deity, person, or thing
feasted; feasting; feasts
feaster
noun
Synonyms
Examples of feast in a Sentence
Noun
give the annual Thanksgiving feast
Every guest brought a different dish to the party, and we had quite a feast.
There were hundreds of guests at the royal wedding feast.
the feast of the Nativity
Verb
the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country
feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market
Recent Examples on the Web
Ben Church, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
End of Ramadan comes amid human turmoil in Gaza
Eid al-Fitr, the feast that ends Islam's fasting lunar month of Ramadan, is expected in Gaza on Wednesday, depending on a clear sighting of the moon, but there is little to cheer for Palestinians this year.
—USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Her youngest, Jack, may have been away from the frolicking that night, but Blankenship knows everyone is drawn in by the feast available at the end of every day of Ramadan and on Eid al-Fitr.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Though close, the purple Goliaths prevailed over the orange Davids, meaning Tiffany, Kenzie, Hunter, Tevin, Ben, Tim and Q all earned a feast and immunity from the next tribal council.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
This Sunday, Christians around the world will celebrate the peace and renewal promised by Easter, but at the heart of Holy Week liturgies leading up to the feast are a set of texts that have had brutal consequences for Jews, not just in the past, but in the present.
—James Carroll, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
Back on dry land, stay at Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, located about a mile off the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, and feast at Woody's Dewey Beach, known for having some of the best crab cakes around.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
The men began to disperse, the regent reminding them that a grand feast awaited.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Once the bone is removed, the remaining meat should weigh four to five pounds — the perfect size to center your holiday feast around.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Wildlife advocates also worry about the welfare of the bears who will never return to their natural food source after feasting on human food for so long.
—The Aspen Times, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Yoong and about 100 other dog-pushers were confined in a ramshackle complex of stilted, timber shacks with thatch roofs, which became their home for a month, subsisting on two daily meals of rice and vegetables while being feasted upon by mosquitos and assorted beasties.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2024
Scorpions feast on spiders, other scorpions, cockroaches and other small prey.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2024
Fake eyelashes can sometimes lead mites to come and feast because (a) people sometimes avoid cleansing their eyes to prolong the life of their extensions and (b) extra adhesive around the lash line can trap bacteria and debris.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the Nuggets supporting cast has feasted with the defense focused on Murray and Jokic.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
In California in the early 1960s, survivors from around Big Sur recolonized Monterey Bay, feasting on urchins that eat kelp and revitalizing the kelp forest.
—David Helvarg, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
Some expressed concern about his ability to survive in the big city, but Flaco feasted on abundant prey, the zoo said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024
Noun
And while there was no winner on the night, those watching the encounter were treated to a feast of action which started almost from the get go.
—Ben Church, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
End of Ramadan comes amid human turmoil in Gaza
Eid al-Fitr, the feast that ends Islam's fasting lunar month of Ramadan, is expected in Gaza on Wednesday, depending on a clear sighting of the moon, but there is little to cheer for Palestinians this year.
—USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Her youngest, Jack, may have been away from the frolicking that night, but Blankenship knows everyone is drawn in by the feast available at the end of every day of Ramadan and on Eid al-Fitr.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Though close, the purple Goliaths prevailed over the orange Davids, meaning Tiffany, Kenzie, Hunter, Tevin, Ben, Tim and Q all earned a feast and immunity from the next tribal council.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
This Sunday, Christians around the world will celebrate the peace and renewal promised by Easter, but at the heart of Holy Week liturgies leading up to the feast are a set of texts that have had brutal consequences for Jews, not just in the past, but in the present.
—James Carroll, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
Back on dry land, stay at Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, located about a mile off the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, and feast at Woody's Dewey Beach, known for having some of the best crab cakes around.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
The men began to disperse, the regent reminding them that a grand feast awaited.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Once the bone is removed, the remaining meat should weigh four to five pounds — the perfect size to center your holiday feast around.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Verb
Among the celebrations: many Jewish children will dress up and feast on triangular sweets on Saturday evening.
—USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Wildlife advocates also worry about the welfare of the bears who will never return to their natural food source after feasting on human food for so long.
—The Aspen Times, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Yoong and about 100 other dog-pushers were confined in a ramshackle complex of stilted, timber shacks with thatch roofs, which became their home for a month, subsisting on two daily meals of rice and vegetables while being feasted upon by mosquitos and assorted beasties.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2024
Scorpions feast on spiders, other scorpions, cockroaches and other small prey.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2024
Fake eyelashes can sometimes lead mites to come and feast because (a) people sometimes avoid cleansing their eyes to prolong the life of their extensions and (b) extra adhesive around the lash line can trap bacteria and debris.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the Nuggets supporting cast has feasted with the defense focused on Murray and Jokic.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
In California in the early 1960s, survivors from around Big Sur recolonized Monterey Bay, feasting on urchins that eat kelp and revitalizing the kelp forest.
—David Helvarg, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
Some expressed concern about his ability to survive in the big city, but Flaco feasted on abundant prey, the zoo said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English feste, from Anglo-French, from Latin festa, plural of festum festival, from neuter of festus solemn, festal; akin to Latin feriae holidays, fanum temple
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of feast was
in the 13th century
Phrases Containing feast
Dictionary Entries Near feast
Cite this Entry
“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feast. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
feast
2 of 2 verb1
: to eat plentifully : take part in a feast
2
: to entertain with a feast
3
: delight entry 2 sense 2
feast your eyes on the view
feaster
noun
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