feast

/fiːst/

Definitions

1. noun

a large and elaborate meal, especially one eaten on special occasions

“The family gathered for a feast to celebrate the holiday.”

2. verb

to eat a large and elaborate meal, especially one eaten on special occasions

“They feasted on the delicious food for hours.”

3. verb

to indulge in or enjoy something in an excessive or luxurious manner

“The tourists feasted on the beautiful scenery of the beach.”

4. noun

a special or festive occasion, especially one marked by a large and elaborate meal

“The wedding feast was attended by hundreds of guests.”

5. noun

a time of great abundance or prosperity

“The company is in a feast of profits and will likely expand soon.”

Synonyms

  • banquet
  • feastday
  • gala
  • gourmet

Antonyms

  • famine
  • scarcity