Definition of feast - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
eat celebratorytr./intr. eat large amounts of food, usually in celebrationtr./intr.
- They feasted on turkey and pies during Thanksgiving.
2.
enjoymenttr. experience something with great delighttr.
- He feasted his eyes on the beautiful painting.
3.
foodtr. Rare provide an elaborate mealtr. Rare
- The hosts feasted their guests with a lavish banquet.
Noun
1.
celebrationlarge meal for celebration
- The wedding feast was truly magnificent.
2.
religionday of religious celebration
- Christmas is a feast celebrated worldwide.
3.
delightsomething very pleasing or delightful
- The concert was a feast for the ears.
Images of feast
large meal for celebration
Expressions with feast
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eat a lot of delicious food
They feasted on a variety of dishes at the banquet.
event or experience that is flexible in timing
The festival is a moveable feast, happening at various times.
event or experience that is flexible or adaptable
The festival was a movable feast, changing locations each year.
something very beautiful or pleasing to see
The sunset over the ocean was a feast for the eye.
eat a large, luxurious meal
After the promotion, he decided to feast like a king.
situation with either too much or too little
In sales, it's often feast or famine.
look at something with great pleasure
Feast your eyes on this restored painting; it’s stunning.
something very beautiful to look at
The restored cathedral was a feast for her eyes after years of neglect.
something visually very attractive or pleasing
The fireworks display was a feast for the eyes.
look at with great satisfaction or pleasure
Feast your eyes on the stunning sunset.
person or presence that ruins others' fun or mood
Don't be a ghost at the feast and ruin the party.
person or thing that brings gloom
His negative comments were the skeleton at the feast.
informal meal or snack eaten at midnight, sometimes secretly
We had a midnight feast in our room.
day designated for communal feasting
Thanksgiving is a feast day in the United States.
special meal celebrating the Jewish escape from Egypt
The family gathered for the paschal feast at sundown.
grand party symbolizing excess before disaster
The CEO's retirement gala was a true Belshazzar's feast.
gathering or event with rooster dishes
They hosted a cock feast for the festival.
Christian rite with shared food, past or present, for fellowship
They held a love feast after prayers and shared bread together.
religious festival celebrating the Eucharist
The feast of the Blessed Sacrament is held annually in our town.
religious celebration honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The feast of the Sacred Heart is celebrated in June.
intellectual discussion or debate
The conference was a feast of reason with scholars from around the world.
Origin of feast
Latin, festa (feast) + -us (noun suffix)
Terms with feast included in their meaning
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church holiday
feast date in Christian calendar marking a saint's memorial
feast
eat a lot of food until feeling full
celebration
Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment
celebration
wedding or wedding feast
food
feast or hearty meal
celebration
feast or banquet with abundant food
food
table full of food for a feast
special celebration
celebrate by preparing a special feast or welcoming someone warmly
feast
participate in a large celebratory meal
Christian festival
Christian feast day marking Jesus's ritual on the eighth day
Christian holiday
feast day celebrating the cross of Jesus
community feast
event where roasted lamb is served
Christianity
eight-day period starting from a feast
entertainment
provide a feast or banquet for others
religion
Catholic feast day of the highest rank
religion
night vigil before a major religious feast
religious holiday
Christian feast honoring all saints
Christianity
Christian feast day for the faithful departed
religion
Christian feast day honoring all saints
feast
traditional South American barbecue and the social event around it
Christianity
Christian feast celebrating Jesus' ascent to heaven
attended feast
having attended a lavish meal or feast
feast
celebrating with a large meal and entertainment at a special event
feast
suitable for a banquet
Examples of feast in a sentence
We feasted until we could eat no more. They feasted on the delicious meal prepared by the chef. She feasted her senses on the vibrant music and dance. They feasted the entire village during the festival. She feasted her friends with homemade delicacies. The harvest feast brought the community together.
They prepared a feast for the holiday celebration. Easter is another important feast in Christianity. The feast of Eid is celebrated by Muslims. The movie was a visual feast. Her performance was a feast for the senses.
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- French:festoyer, festin, ...
- German:schlemmen, Fest, ...
- Italian:banchettare, banchetto, ...
- Spanish:banquetear, banquete, ...
- Portuguese:banquetear, banquete, ...
- Chinese:大吃大喝, 宴会, ...
- Japanese:ご馳走を食べる, 宴会, ...
- Arabic:وَلِم, وَلِيمَة, ...
- Hebrew:לַחְגֹּוג, מִשְׁתֶּה, ...
- Russian:пировать, пир, ...
- Ukrainian:бенкетувати, бенкет, ...
- Hindi:दावत उड़ाना, भोज, ...
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