Banquet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbaŋ-kwət/ ban·quet

Meaning & Definition of Banquet

Banquet (noun)

  1. a sumptuous feast; especially, an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person
  2. a meal held in recognition of some occasion or achievement

Banquet (verb)

  1. to partake of a banquet
  2. to treat with a banquet, feast

Banquet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment

    "prepared a celebratory banquet for the graduating class"

    similar: dinner, feast, feed, regale, spread
    related: chow, mess, repast, table, blowout, carnival, festival, fete, gala, party, shindig, festivity, barbecue, clambake, cookout, fry, luau, roast, buffet, luncheon, smorgasbord

Banquet (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to entertain with a fancy meal

    "banqueted the returning troops at the military base"

    similar: dine, feast, junket, regale
    related: board, cater, feed, provision, fete, honor, recognize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Banquet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Banquet:

dinner, feast, feed, regale, spread, dine, junket

Related Words for Banquet

chow, mess, repast, table, blowout, carnival, festival, fete, gala, party, shindig, festivity, barbecue, clambake, cookout, fry, luau, roast, buffet, luncheon, smorgasbord, board, cater, provision, honor, recognize

Word Forms of Banquet

Inflections: banqueted, banqueting, banquets

Derived words: banqueter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Banquet

Middle French, from Old Italian banchetto, from diminutive of banca bench, bank

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Banquet

banquet room

Frequently Asked Questions about Banquet

What does "Banquet" mean?

"Banquet" means a sumptuous feast; especially, an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a sumptuous feast; especially, an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Banquet"?

Other words for "Banquet" include dinner, feast, feed, regale, spread, dine and junket. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Banquet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Banquet"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Banquet". Common alternatives include dinner, feast, feed, regale, spread, dine and junket.

How do you use "Banquet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Banquet" in a sentence: "prepared a celebratory banquet for the graduating class"; "banqueted the returning troops at the military base".

Is "Banquet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Banquet" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Banquet"?

"Banquet" is pronounced /ˈbaŋ-kwət/ and divided into syllables as ban·quet.

What is the origin of the word "Banquet"?

"Banquet" comes from Middle French, from Old Italian banchetto, from diminutive of banca bench, bank. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Banquet" meaning "a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment"?

When "Banquet" (noun) means a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment, synonyms include dinner, feast, feed, regale and spread.