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banquet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbæŋkwɪt/

banquet means: A large, formal meal for many people, often held to celebrate an important event.

noun

FORMAL DINNERB2

A large, formal meal for many people, often held to celebrate an important event.

  • The guests enjoyed a banquet at the palace.
  • We attended a banquet to honor the winning team.
  • Several banquets were held during the royal visit.

Similar words: formal dinner, feast

Common phrases: annual banquet, wedding banquet, banquet hall

LARGE FEASTB2

A large meal with plenty of special food, enjoyed as a celebration.

  • She prepared a banquet for the whole family.
  • The picnic became a banquet of fresh bread and cheese.
  • They celebrated the harvest with a wonderful banquet.

Similar words: feast

Common phrases: prepare a banquet, Christmas banquet, delicious banquet

Questions about banquet

What does banquet mean?

A large, formal meal for many people, often held to celebrate an important event.

What is banquet in other languages?

Türkçe: ziyafet · Español: banquete · Français: banquet · Deutsch: Festbankett · Italiano: banchetto · 日本語: 宴会

How do you pronounce banquet?

It is pronounced /ˈbæŋkwɪt/.

How do you use banquet in a sentence?

The guests enjoyed a banquet at the palace. We attended a banquet to honor the winning team.

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