feast
Translation
feast, banquet, large meal
Examples
They prepared a huge feast for the wedding.
They prepared a huge feast for the wedding.
The movie was a feast for the eyes.
The film was a feast for the eyes.
Grammar Patterns
a feast for ((sb.)) a large meal for ((sb.)) They prepared a feast for the guests.
a feast for the ((senses)) something very pleasant for the ((senses)) The garden was a feast for the eyes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: banquet, celebration, spread; Antonyms: famine, fast
Etymology
From Old French 'feste' (festival, holiday), from Latin 'festa' (holidays).
Memory Tips
A 'feast' is the opposite of a 'fast'. A feast has lots of food, at least!