feast (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fiːst/

Definition

A large, celebratory meal, often with many different types of food, shared by many people.

Examples

• The king held a grand feast to celebrate his victory.

• We had a Thanksgiving feast with turkey, stuffing, and all the trimmings.

• The harvest feast brought the whole community together.

How to Use feast

feast on (prepositional phrase)

To eat a large amount of a particular food. — "The birds feasted on the spilled grain."

feast for (prepositional phrase)

Something that provides great pleasure or enjoyment to the senses or mind. — "The colorful market was a feast for the eyes."

Synonyms of feast

Words with a similar meaning to feast:

• banquet
• spread
• meal
• repast

Antonyms of feast

Words with the opposite meaning to feast:

• fast
• starvation

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