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
banqueted; banqueting; banquets
: to partake of a banquet
The night before, after a typical 12-hour workday, the president banqueted until nearly midnight …—
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: to treat with a banquet : feast
They will be banqueting visiting dignitaries.
banqueter
noun
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Examples of banquet in a Sentence
Noun
They held a banquet in his honor.
prepared a celebratory banquet for the graduating class
Verb
banqueted the returning troops at the military base
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
The United Hispanic Council honored Fernando in 1998 for his outstanding contributions to the community at its Hispanics of the ‘90s awards banquet.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Influential Women Awards nominations Open Nominations for the 14th annual Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet in 2025 are open through Feb. 14, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
The United Hispanic Council honored Fernando in 1998 for his outstanding contributions to the community at its Hispanics of the ‘90s awards banquet.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Banquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banquet. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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