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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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