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Definition of feastsnext
plural of feast
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as in banquets
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a feast at a fancy banquet hall with their closest friends and family.

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feasts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of feast

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Recent Examples of feasts
Noun
In between cheesy feasts, wander through the medieval streets and visit the 13th-century Gruyères Castle surrounded by a bucolic landscape. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 While the purpose of the original building is uncertain, animal bones and pottery excavated at the Durrington Walls suggest it was used for large celebrations or feasts. Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026 McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball. ABC News, 12 May 2026 Her concerts are multimedia feasts that combine these multifarious aspects, thought-provoking performances complete with sections of song, spoken word, and visual effects. David Harris, SPIN, 11 May 2026 What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026 This Bihu is also called Bhogali Bihu and includes feasts to celebrate the bountiful time of the year. Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026 Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026 In Islamic cultures, pickles played a central role in Ramadan feasts, their tangy flavors providing refreshment after a day of fasting. Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end. Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasts
Noun
  • While the women of the British royal family, including Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton, are known to break out their tiaras for state banquets, the royal headpieces don't always make an appearance at such events.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • During the 1960s and 1970s, Chicago reunited with beloved space pioneers by welcoming the astronauts home with grand parades, celebratory banquets and even question and answer sessions with local students.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Being a new mom is a rollercoaster, filled with joys and inevitable challenges.
    Mekialaya White, CBS News, 26 May 2026
  • The best tropical vacation spots offer an abundance of choice for rest, play, and all the joys in between.
    Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Aboard the boat, Terry regales his passengers with tales of the river, from namesake Twain to tragic Lovers' Leap just downstream of Hannibal.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
  • Around the old-growth-fir dining table, Nansen regales us with tales of the rebuild.
    Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
  • Whether the product delivers on—and delights—expectations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Vermont Inn-to-Inn — A 40-plus-mile circle route through southern Vermont with 4 days of walking, daily distances of 7 to 13 miles, gourmet breakfasts and specialty dinners prepared by innkeepers.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
  • Trump frequently had first-term dinners with business leaders but has more fully embraced the role since returning to the White House.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • This is by reservation only and includes tea, sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
  • Protein-first cooking treats nutrient density as the organizing principle of a meal rather than an afterthought.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The annual award ceremony produced by ESPN, which honors the greatest achievements in sports, is set to air on July 15.
    Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • The Ministry of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt is receiving the 2026 MPA Creative Protector Award, which honors an individual or organization whose work has been critical in the global fight to combat digital piracy.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
  • For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
    Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

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