feast — a large meal, typically one in celebration of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large meal, typically one in celebration of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /fiːst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's Thanksgiving feast could feed a small army.
- The medieval feast featured roasted meats and exotic fruits.
- After dieting for weeks, I feasted on chocolate cake like there was no tomorrow.
feast
NOUN[/fiːst/]
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something
Grand celebratory family feast
The king demands a FEE for this AST-ounding feast!
The feast satisfied every beast, leaving the least amount of food behind.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'feste' meaning festival or celebration, derived from Latin 'festa' (plural of 'festum'), which relates to 'festus' meaning festive or holiday.
Breakdown
feast (noun/verb) - from Old French 'feste' + Latin 'festum' (festival/feast day) = a large celebratory meal
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's Thanksgiving feast could feed a small army.”
“The medieval feast featured roasted meats and exotic fruits.”
“After dieting for weeks, I feasted on chocolate cake like there was no tomorrow.”
“The art gallery opening was a feast for the senses.”
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