feast
1 of 2noun
ˈfēst 
1
a
: an elaborate and usually abundant meal often accompanied by a ceremony or entertainment : banquet
b(1)
: something that gives unusual or abundant enjoyment
a visual feast
(2)
: abundance, profusion
an unprecedented feast of corruption, gargantuan in scale
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: a periodic religious observance commemorating an event or honoring a deity, person, or thing
feast
2 of 2verb
feasted; feasting; feasts
intransitive verb
1
: to take part in a feast
2
: to enjoy some unusual pleasure or delight
transitive verb
1
: to give a feast for
2
: delight, gratify
feasting our eyes on the scenery
feaster noun
Synonyms
Noun
- banquet
- dinner
- feed
- regale
- spread
Verb
- banquet
- dine
- junket
- regale
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Example Sentences
Noun give the annual Thanksgiving feast Every guest brought a different dish to the party, and we had quite a feast. There were hundreds of guests at the royal wedding feast. the feast of the Nativity Verb the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market See More
Recent Examples on the Web Avery Lill, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 The resulting movie offers viewers a feast for their senses, including an addictive soundtrack, old-school fashion, and breathtaking driving scenes. Andy Meek, BGR, 27 Aug. 2022 Since the pandemic, it’s been feast or famine at the box office. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Aug. 2022 And the men and women who surround him feast on their own grievance. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2022 After the teams combined for 25 runs in an offensive feast Friday, Saturday began with quality starting pitching. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 People who observe Hinduism also ask for blessings from the goddess Lakshmi on this day, and may also enjoy a feast and plenty of sweets to mark the occasion. Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 18 Aug. 2022 After a two-year absence because of the pandemic, EAT Detroit, a roaming culinary feast that benefits the underserved in Detroit, came back in a big way. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2022 Sit under a wisteria canopy and feast on dishes such as Portland crab with Amalfi lemon, or Dover sole with agretti and capers—then lose an hour or so browsing the impeccable plant selection on offer before heading into Richmond Park for a stroll. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2022 Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 Three locations across Los Angeles—Santa Monica, The Grove, and Hollywood Boulevard—will also have their chance on the same days to feast on tech-billionaire treats. Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 12 July 2022 Collectors hungry for a dose of automotive nostalgia will soon have the chance to feast on one perfectly retro Maserati. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2021 That means that more pelicans, cormorants and terns now occupy the bay to feast on the fish. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Embiid commands constant double-teams, but that would leave both Durant and Harden to feast on single coverage. Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Heupel's warp-speed system positioned UT to feast on the weaker teams on its schedule. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 18 July 2022 Only one enables data centers to feast from shuttering in tight markets. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2022 According to a team of ecologists, per the NYT, there is evidence that the bobcats feast on python eggs. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Moose feast on their leaves during the spring and summer. Avery Lill, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 The resulting movie offers viewers a feast for their senses, including an addictive soundtrack, old-school fashion, and breathtaking driving scenes. Andy Meek, BGR, 27 Aug. 2022 Since the pandemic, it’s been feast or famine at the box office. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Aug. 2022 And the men and women who surround him feast on their own grievance. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2022 After the teams combined for 25 runs in an offensive feast Friday, Saturday began with quality starting pitching. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 People who observe Hinduism also ask for blessings from the goddess Lakshmi on this day, and may also enjoy a feast and plenty of sweets to mark the occasion. Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 18 Aug. 2022 After a two-year absence because of the pandemic, EAT Detroit, a roaming culinary feast that benefits the underserved in Detroit, came back in a big way. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2022 Sit under a wisteria canopy and feast on dishes such as Portland crab with Amalfi lemon, or Dover sole with agretti and capers—then lose an hour or so browsing the impeccable plant selection on offer before heading into Richmond Park for a stroll. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2022 Verb
The last few seasons have been feast or famine and not much in between. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 Three locations across Los Angeles—Santa Monica, The Grove, and Hollywood Boulevard—will also have their chance on the same days to feast on tech-billionaire treats. Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 12 July 2022 Collectors hungry for a dose of automotive nostalgia will soon have the chance to feast on one perfectly retro Maserati. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2021 That means that more pelicans, cormorants and terns now occupy the bay to feast on the fish. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Embiid commands constant double-teams, but that would leave both Durant and Harden to feast on single coverage. Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Heupel's warp-speed system positioned UT to feast on the weaker teams on its schedule. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 18 July 2022 Only one enables data centers to feast from shuttering in tight markets. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2022 According to a team of ecologists, per the NYT, there is evidence that the bobcats feast on python eggs. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English feste, from Anglo-French, from Latin festa, plural of festum festival, from neuter of festus solemn, festal; akin to Latin feriae holidays, fanum temple
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Phrases Containing feast
Kids Definition
feast 1 of 2
noun
ˈfēst
1
: a very large or fancy meal
2
: a holy day observed by members of a religion
feast
2 of 2verb
feasted; feasting
1
: to eat well
2
: delight entry 2 sense 1
She feasted her eyes on the decorations.
feast 1 of 2
noun
1
as in banquet
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment some 90 Native Americans showed up for the feast put on by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- banquet
- dinner
- festival
- festivity
- feed
- barbecue
- repast
- regale
- gala
- carnival
- buffet
- fete
- party
- smorgasbord
- spread
- chow
- roast
- shindig
- table
- blowout
- fête
- cookout
- fry
- luncheon
- clambake
- barbeque
- luau
- mess
2
as in joy
a source of great satisfaction the colorful Mardi Gras parade is a feast for the senses Synonyms & Similar Words
- joy
- treat
- delight
- pleasure
- delectation
- relief
- amusement
- entertainment
- manna
- kick
- diversion
- indulgence
- gratification
- fun
- recreation
- comfort
- gas
- solace
- ambrosia
3
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs on the Internet there's a feast of information about this medical condition Synonyms & Similar Words
- abundance
- plenty
- wealth
- cornucopia
- plenitude
- superabundance
- plentitude
- embarrassment of riches
- plethora
- sufficiency
- surplus
- richness
- liberality
- opulence
- competence
- surfeit
- overflow
- fecundity
- adequacy
- fertility
- ampleness
- overdose
- copiousness
- competency
- lavishness
- excess
- fruitfulness
- amplitude
- luxuriance
- superfluity
- overkill
- oversupply
- superfluousness
- redundancy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deficiency
- scarcity
- poverty
- insufficiency
- paucity
- inadequacy
- sterility
- infertility
- undersupply
- barrenness
feast
2 of 2verb
1
as in to banquet
to entertain with a fancy meal the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country Synonyms & Similar Words
- banquet
- regale
- honor
- feed
- dine
- junket
- fete
- board
- recognize
- cater
- fête
- provision
2
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market Synonyms & Similar Words
- delight
- warm
- please
- pleasure
- satisfy
- thrill
- rejoice
- content
- gladden
- entertain
- amuse
- suit
- gratify
- tickle
- appease
- glad
- comfort
- satiate
- gas
- soothe
- sate
- titillate
- agree (with)
- placate
- excite
- treat
- calm
- captivate
- pacify
- charm
- mollify
- pamper
- indulge
- quench
- spoil
- humor
- galvanize
- assuage
- divert
- cater (to)
- mollycoddle
- coddle
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cross
- bug
- get
- annoy
- bother
- put out
- outrage
- irritate
- displease
- steam up
- rouse
- pique
- vex
- provoke
- anger
- aggravate
- inflame
- grate
- perturb
- incense
- gall
- exasperate
- ruffle
- infuriate
- enrage
- distress
- disturb
- chafe
- irk
- upset
- insult
- rile
- rankle
- enflame
- affront
- roil
- madden
- fret
- nettle
- harass
- offend
- harry
- agitate
- pester
- peeve