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noun

ri-ˈpast How to pronounce repast (audio)
Definition of repastnext
as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time monks taking their evening repast in silence

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verb

as in to banquet

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Recent Examples of repast
Noun
A little repast for the news-weary. — Brooke Greenberg, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026 Following D’Angelo’s wake, Dave Chappelle rented out a restaurant as a sort of repast for extended friends and family. — Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Fashion provides people with a delicious repast and then prepares itself to serve another. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025 This tasty if not particularly healthy repast will be served on Shudder later this year. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repast
  1. meal
  2. banquet
  3. menu
  4. feast
  5. dine
  6. partake
  7. fare
  8. snack
Noun
  • An exposition-heavy meal with her two adult children, Molly (Pamela Anderson) and Ron (Murray Bartlett), reveals how little anyone expects of this recently widowed Chicago woman.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Typically, Jewish families will go to synagogue to pray and hear the traditional sounds of the shofar horn, followed by a festive meal with family and friends.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of meal
Verb
  • An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
    — Fanny Guénon des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of banquet
Noun
  • Then came the how-to guides, in posts filled with menu combinations and step-by-step explainers on how to navigate Chipotle’s build-your-own ordering system.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Classic fish and crispy chicken tacos are also on the menu, along with sides of chips and salsa, beer, margaritas and a few desserts.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of menu
Verb
  • With Jeremiah Smith likely getting double- and triple-coverage looks all season, McCuin should feast — and become less of a secret.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Arch Manning should feast on a defense that struggled against the best offenses in the Sun Belt last year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of feast
Verb
  • Call before your visit to confirm hours and dining details (this space is also not wheelchair-accessible).
    — Shelley Holcomb, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Perry and Trudeau sparked romance speculation in July 2025 after they were seen dining together in Montreal.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dine
Verb
  • This time, there were six counts, all from activity Myers partook in after his release.
    — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Those who want to partake in an alcoholic libation have a few more options, and most are still themed after seaside carnivals and summer days.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of partake
Verb
  • Just how Wrexham and Swansea will fare in what is shaping up as among the most competitive of Championship seasons remains to be seen.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Recent fall fare deals from Going include Boston to Madrid for $517 roundtrip—a 49% discount—and Los Angeles to Tokyo for $613 roundtrip, which is 48% cheaper than average.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fare
Verb
  • Nestlé Buncha Crunch Buncha Crunch took the crispy chocolate of Crunch bars and transformed it into bite-sized clusters that were easy to snack on by the handful.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The best time to snack depends on your hunger, meals, and daily routine, but mid-morning and mid-afternoon are often good times.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of snack

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“Repast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repast. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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