feast
1 of 2nouna meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event
C1A feast is a large and elaborate meal, typically prepared for a special occasion, celebration, or festival. Feasts are often characterized by an abundance of food and drink, served in a setting where guests gather together to enjoy a lavish spread. These meals can include a wide variety of dishes, ranging from appetizers and main courses to side dishes and desserts, often showcasing the culinary traditions and specialties of the host or the culture. Feasts are not only about the food but also about the atmosphere of celebration and friendship, with music, decorations, and festivities adding to the overall experience.
- The royal wedding was followed by a lavish feast.
- Thanksgiving dinner is a traditional feast in the U.S.
- They prepared a feast to mark the festival.
- Guests were invited to a grand feast at the palace.
- The harvest feast included dishes from local farms.
an elaborate outdoor or festive gathering
- The village organized a feast in the town square.
- Summer feasts in the countryside are common in this region.
- They held a feast to celebrate the community's anniversary.
- The outdoor feast included music and dancing.
- A medieval-style feast was staged for tourists.
something that provides great pleasure or enjoyment
- The concert was a feast for the ears.
- The book offered a feast of ideas and insights.
- Her performance was a feast for the audience.
- Sampling all the desserts was a feast for the senses.
- The movie was a visual feast of colors and effects.
a carefully prepared meal that is enjoyed very much
- They sat down to a feast of roast meat and vegetables.
- Guests enjoyed a feast of freshly baked bread and pastries.
- The dinner was a feast of local seafood.
- The chef served a feast that left everyone satisfied.
- The holiday table was a feast of traditional dishes.