banquet
banquet
noun bahn-KEH Rare
Origin: Italian banchetto, diminutive of banco 'bench'
Also means
feast
Usage Note
Banquet refers to a large, formal meal held on a ceremonial occasion. The related verb banqueter means 'to feast'. In modern French, the phrase salle de banquet designates the banquet hall at a hotel or venue.
Examples
"Le banquet de mariage a duré toute la nuit."
Natural Translation
The wedding banquet lasted all night.
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