Translation

banquet / gala / state dinner

Meaning

An organized evening meal requiring strict adherence to a dress code and social etiquette.

Examples

• The ambassador hosted a formal dinner to celebrate the signing of the new trade agreement.
  The ambassador hosted a formal dinner to celebrate the signing of the new trade agreement.
• She felt nervous about attending her first formal dinner, unsure of which fork to use for each course.
  She felt nervous about attending her first formal dinner, unsure of which fork to use for each course.