feast

Meanings

• Noun

  A large and sumptuous meal, especially one that is shared among friends and family.

  - "The family feast on turkey and all the trimmings at Christmas."
  - "We were invited to a feast of Indian food."
  - "The banquet was a grand feast for the nobility."

• Verb

  To eat and drink to excess.

  - "The guests feasted on fine wines and rich desserts."
  - "They feasted on oysters and champagne."
  - "The king feasted every night with his courtiers."

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Pronunciation

1. /fiːst/
   
   
   
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2. /fiːst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

banquet

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feast
beast , feast , least , east , feastly , feasted , feastive

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Variants

List of all variants of feast that leads to same result
feast , feasts , feasted , feaster , feasters , feasting , Feast of Tabernacles , feast her eyes on , feast his eyes on , feast one's eyes on , feast their eyes on , love feast , love feasts , a feast for the eyes , movable feast

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Etymology

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Old French 'feste' meaning 'feast day' or 'celebration'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'feast' comes from the Old French word 'feste', meaning 'feast day' or 'celebration'.

2. In medieval Europe, the wealthiest families would often host grand feasts to display their wealth and power.

3. The longest feast on record lasted for 1,001 days and took place in Lithuania in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Banquet: A formal feast, often held in a grand setting, with a seated meal served to guests.

2. Feast day: A religious holiday or commemoration, often marked by a special meal.

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Culture

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A feast is a significant social event in many cultures, often marking special occasions such as weddings, religious festivals, or harvest celebrations. Feasts are also an important part of literature, with many famous works, such as Dante's Inferno and Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring feasts as central elements.

How to Memorize "feast"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large table filled with delicious food and people happily eating and chatting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'feast' with the idea of a large, enjoyable meal shared with loved ones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Food Eats All Senses' to remember the definition: Feast is a large meal that Engages All Senses: sight (appealing food), smell (aromatic dishes), taste (delicious flavors), touch (textured food), and hearing (lively conversations).

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