| n. | 1. | A festival; a holiday; a solemn, or more commonly, a joyous, anniversary. | |||
| 2. | A festive or joyous meal; a grand, ceremonious, or sumptuous entertainment, of which many guests partake; a banquet characterized by tempting variety and abundance of food. | ||||
| 3. | That which is partaken of, or shared in, with delight; something highly agreeable; entertainment.
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| v. i. | 1. | To eat sumptuously; to dine or sup on rich provisions, particularly in large companies, and on public festivals. | |||
| 2. | To be highly gratified or delighted. | ||||
| v. t. | 1. | To entertain with sumptuous provisions; to treat at the table bountifully; | |||
| 2. | To delight; to gratify; | ||||
| Noun | 1. | feast - a ceremonial dinner party for many peopleSynonyms: banquet |
| 2. | feast - something experienced with great delight; "a feast for the eyes" | |
| 3. | feast - a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; "a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread" | |
| 4. | feast - an elaborate party (often outdoors) | |
| Verb | 1. | feast - partake in a feast or banquet |
| 2. | feast - provide a feast or banquet for | |
| 3. | feast - gratify; "feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view" Synonyms: feed |
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