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feast

/fiːst/

[/fiːst/]

large celebratory meal

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A feast is a large special meal, often for a celebration, with much food.

Example

The village held a great feast after the harvest, with tables piled high with food.

The village held a great feast after the harvest, with tables piled high with food.

Etymology

From Old French 'feste' (festival), from Latin 'festa' (religious holidays).

How & Where It’s Used

A celebratory abundance of food; also a verb meaning to eat heartily.

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