Banquet

Banquet

A banquet (/ˈbæŋk.wɪt/; ) is a large meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts. It usually serves a purpose such as a charitable gathering, a ceremony, or a celebration, and is often preceded or followed by speeches in honour of someone.

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Famous quotes containing the word banquet:

    One banquet in a rich family could feed a poor man’s family for half a year.
    Chinese proverb.

    Welcome the Creations Guest,
    Lord of Earth, and Heavens Heir.
    Lay aside that Warlike Crest,
    And of Nature’s banquet share:
    Where the Souls of fruits and flow’rs
    Stand prepar’d to heighten yours.
    Andrew Marvell (1621–1678)

    Flower Belle! What a euphonious appellation! Easy on the ears and a banquet for the eyes!
    Mae West, U.S. screenwriter, W.C. Fields, and Edward Cline. Cuthbert Twillie (W.C. Fields)