English · Food & Drink
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.