First Known Use: 15th century
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1banquet
noun ban·quet \ˈbaŋ-kwət, ˈban- also -ˌkwet\
: a formal dinner for many people usually to celebrate a special event
Full Definition of BANQUET
1
: a sumptuous feast; especially : an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person <a state banquet>
2
: a meal held in recognition of some occasion or achievement <an awards banquet>
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Origin of BANQUET
Middle French, from Old Italian banchetto, from diminutive of banca bench, bank
2banquet
verb
Definition of BANQUET
intransitive verb
: to partake of a banquet
transitive verb
: to treat with a banquet : feast
— ban·quet·er noun
First Known Use of BANQUET
circa 1500
BANQUET Defined for Kids
banquet
noun ban·quet \ˈbaŋ-kwət\
Definition of BANQUET for Kids
: a formal dinner for many people usually to celebrate a special event
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