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Feast: meaning, definitions and examples

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feast

 

[ fiหst ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

celebration

A large meal, typically a celebratory one.

Synonyms

banquet, meal, spread

Examples of usage

  • The wedding feast was a lavish affair with a variety of delicious dishes.
  • We prepared a feast to celebrate our anniversary.
  • The king hosted a grand feast for all his subjects.
Context #2 | Verb

eating

To eat and drink sumptuously.

Synonyms

binge, gorge, indulge

Examples of usage

  • We feasted on fresh seafood at the beach.
  • The family feasted on the Thanksgiving turkey.
  • After the long journey, the travelers feasted on a hearty meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "feast" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น festa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคตเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pesta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะฝะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uczta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎดไผš (enkai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fiesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรถlen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์น˜ (janchi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู„ูŠู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hostina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hostina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎดไผš (yร nhuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praznik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกtรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜ (nadimi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ziyafษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fiesta

Etymology

The word 'feast' originated from the Old French word 'feste', which in turn came from the Latin word 'festum'. Feasting has been a part of human culture for centuries, often associated with celebrations, gatherings, and communal events. The concept of feasting has evolved over time, from ancient rituals and religious ceremonies to modern-day festivities and special occasions.

See also: feaster.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,305 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.