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
  • Tuck into a tasting menu at fine-dining hot spot Roselily.
    Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • From barbecue to beer, coffee to crawfish, dining weeks to cultural festivals, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
    Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Fat Tuesday is a tradition of feasting on rich foods before the 40-day Lenten period of fasting begins on Ash Wednesday.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Perhaps the sea lions’ greatest crime is indulging in salmon that humans would rather be feasting on.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • For he had been given the task of coordinating the fishermen in charge of feeding the prospectors.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Reduced federal spending on health care and feeding programs for the needy stand to increase the pressure.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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  • For more than 16 years, this beloved community event has proudly carried the name of Randy Jones, honoring not only his remarkable career with the San Diego Padres, but, more importantly, his deep commitment to the disability community and to Home of Guiding Hands.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Nail polish colors like blue, purple, and red are perfect for honoring this air sign.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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  • The teaser begins by regaling the audience with all the ways the original Pump Rulers entertained us through the years.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
  • 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 Exchange Located in an old bank building in DTSB, The Exchange is one of South Bend’s only late-night bars catering squarely to the non-student crowd.
    Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The event will include African drumming by Ojumire Charleston and catering by Chef Autumn Bentley.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Banqueting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banqueting. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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