noun
- a formal dinner for many people, often held to celebrate a special occasion
verb
- to feast; to dine lavishly
Usage: formal
Examples
- The wedding banquet was held in the hotel ballroom.
- Over 200 guests attended the awards banquet.
- The charity banquet raised thousands of dollars.
- They banqueted on roast beef and fine wine.
- The team banquet celebrated their championship victory.
- Medieval lords would banquet in their great halls.
- The annual banquet honors outstanding students.