Feast time: meaning, definitions and examples

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feast time

 

[ fiหst taษชm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

celebration

A feast time is a period of celebration or festivity, usually involving a large meal or banquet. It is a time of abundance and enjoyment, often marked by extravagant feasting and merrymaking.

Synonyms

banquet, celebration, festivity

Examples of usage

  • The harvest festival is a feast time for the community.
  • We gather together with friends and family for a feast time during the holidays.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

In medieval times, a feast time referred to a special occasion or event where a lavish meal was served to guests. It was a display of wealth and generosity by the host, often accompanied by entertainment and festivities.

Synonyms

banquet, celebration, feast

Examples of usage

  • The king hosted a feast time to celebrate the victory in battle.
  • Nobles and knights gathered for a feast time at the castle.
Context #3 | Noun

religious

In religious contexts, a feast time is a period of religious observance or celebration, often centered around a particular saint or religious event. It involves special prayers, rituals, and feasting as part of the religious tradition.

Synonyms

celebration, festival, observance

Examples of usage

  • Easter is a feast time in the Christian calendar.
  • The festival of Diwali is a feast time for Hindus.

Translations

Translations of the word "feast time" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hora da festa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคตเคค เค•เคพ เคธเคฎเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Festzeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waktu pesta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐั ะฑะตะฝะบะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czas uczty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎดไผšใฎๆ™‚้–“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท heure du festin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hora de la fiesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ziyafet zamanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐํšŒ ์‹œ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‚ุช ุงู„ูˆู„ูŠู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤas hostiny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤas hostiny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎดไผšๆ—ถ้—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤas za pojedino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veislutรญmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะน ัƒะฐา›ั‹ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ziyafษ™t vaxtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hora de la fiesta

Etymology

The word 'feast' originated from the Old French word 'feste', meaning a celebration or festival. It has been used in English since the 12th century to refer to a large meal or banquet, especially one held in celebration. The concept of feasting has deep historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations where communal meals were a symbol of unity and abundance. Over time, feasting evolved into a social and cultural practice associated with special occasions and festivities.