repast (**리**패스트) — a meal, especially a formal or elaborate one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a meal, especially a formal or elaborate one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːpæst/
Korean meaning: 식사, 특히 격식을 차린 정찬
Korean pronunciation: **리**패스트
Example Sentences
- After three days of instant ramen, the pizza delivery felt like a royal repast.
- The wedding repast featured dishes from five different countries.
- My grandmother's Sunday repast always included her famous apple pie.
repast
NOUN//ˈriːpæst//
a meal, especially a formal or elaborate one
Elegant guests enjoy an elaborate repast in the fancy restaurant
Gentleman re-telling tales of past elaborate feasts at formal dinner
Broadcasting the forecast during his grand repast!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'repast' (past participle of 'repaistre'), derived from Latin 're-' (again) and 'pascere' (to feed or nourish). The word entered English in the 14th century.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After three days of instant ramen, the pizza delivery felt like a royal repast.”
“The wedding repast featured dishes from five different countries.”
“My grandmother's Sunday repast always included her famous apple pie.”
“The medieval knights gathered for their evening repast in the great hall.”
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