banqueting

Definition of banquetingnext
present participle of banquet
as in dining
to entertain with a fancy meal banqueted the returning troops at the military base

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Verb
  • The sleek kitchen has dining space for eight, so there’s room to serve up all of the burgers Shane accidentally cooks without needing to halve the recipe.
    Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Sofía Vergara wore a red dress while dining with her family at Papi Steak in Miami.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But Cheung Chau isn't just about feasting your eyes (and stomach).
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The holiday marks the end of the pre-Lenten season and is a time for feasting before fasting begins.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • These trees are excellent hosts for caterpillars, an important food for birds feeding their developing young.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Cheetahs are great hunters and eat rapidly then also leave remains for feeding other species.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Last month, Denver City Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore invited Justice to speak at a council meeting attended by Allison, who was there for a proclamation honoring the 120th National Western Stock Show — which the Westernaires traditionally perform at.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
  • But celebrating the disco era by honoring its great superstar Gloria Gaynor?
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
  • His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city.
    News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The restaurant also will offer catering.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
  • In 1979, a socialite friend of Chin’s landed her a gig catering a party thrown by Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad to welcome Sean Connery to town.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Banqueting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banqueting. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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