Banquet

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Banquet

Banquet (/ˈbæŋkwɪt/; from French banquet, from Old French banquier, to bench) is a large meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts. It usually serves a purpose such as a charitable gathering, a ceremony, or a celebration, and is often preceded or followed by speeches in honor of someone.

Etymology

The term banquet is derived from the French word banquet, which in turn comes from the Old French banquier, meaning "to bench". This refers to the long benches that were traditionally used in banquet halls during feasts.

Related Terms

  • Feast: A large, elaborately prepared meal, usually for many persons and often accompanied by entertainment. A feast is a type of banquet.
  • Ceremony: A formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention.
  • Celebration: The action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity.
  • Charitable gathering: A meeting for a benevolent purpose. This is often a type of banquet.

Pronunciation

  • In British English: /ˈbæŋkwɪt/
  • In American English: /ˈbæŋkwɪt/

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