banquet
Translation
banquet, feast
Examples
The company held a banquet for its employees.
The company held a banquet for its employees.
A state banquet was held for the visiting president.
A state banquet was held for the visiting president.
Grammar Patterns
((a banquet)) a formal meal The company held a banquet for its employees.
((a banquet for sb.)) a formal meal for someone A state banquet was held for the visiting president.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feast, gala, formal dinner
Etymology
From Old French 'banquet', a diminutive of 'banc' (bench). It originally meant a small meal eaten on a bench, but the meaning evolved to a large feast.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bank' of food on a long table. Or, you might be 'banned' from the 'quiet' if you're too loud at the banquet.