1. A ceremonial dinner party for many people
   "The royal banquet featured elaborate dishes from around the world";
   - feast
    
2. A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
   "a banquet for the graduating seniors";
   - feast, spread

1. Partake in a feast or banquet
   "The diplomats banqueted at the state dinner";
   - feast, junket
    
2. Provide a feast or banquet for
   "The company banqueted its employees at the annual holiday party";
   - feast, junket

Derived forms: banqueting, banquets, banqueted

Type of: dinner, dinner party, eat, host, meal, repast

Encyclopedia: Banquet, David