banquet
noun
a lavish meal; feast.
Example Sentences
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Her party is trying to get local authorities to stop the banquets, and has had an initial success in the Brittany town of Quimper.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Embraced across China since the 1970s, these tunes are widely performed at both casual gatherings and high-profile state banquets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Many younger Chinese associate red wine with business deals and official banquets, hurting its cool factor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
It’s the week of distractions for players and coaches, with interviews, banquets, pep rallies and constant phone calls seeking tickets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024
Jake and Emma’s mom was in charge of making sure big banquets in the Imperial Marquis’s convention and meeting facilities went off without a hitch.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
