banquet
noun
a lavish meal; feast.
Example Sentences
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They pioneered winemaking, loved banquets and included women in public life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 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
When US President Donald Trump visited Xi last week he was met with an extravaganza of banquets with gold tableware and a visit to an ancient temple.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
"I've been to state banquets, they're lovely, but you never get to speak to the visiting head of state," he said, adding it was better to prompt a debate by not attending.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025
Serving at his nightly banquets, Tyrion had soon learned that Yezzan stood foremost amongst those Yunkish lords who favored honoring the peace with Meereen.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
