Feast

/fiːst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large meal, typically a celebratory one, often featuring a variety of dishes.

The family gathered for a feast to celebrate the holiday.

An elaborate and sumptuous meal or banquet.

The king hosted a grand feast in honor of the visiting dignitaries.

A festival or occasion of eating and drinking.

The town held a feast each year to mark the harvest season.

verb

To eat sumptuously or lavishly.

We feasted on roasted meats and fresh vegetables at the wedding banquet.

To indulge in something with great enjoyment or satisfaction.

She feasted her eyes on the breathtaking scenery during their hike.

Middle English 'fest', from Old French 'feste', Latin 'festivus'.

feast your eyes

To look at something with great pleasure.

feast on

To indulge in or enjoy something greatly, especially food.

feast or famine

A situation characterized by alternating periods of abundance and scarcity.

banquet

A formal meal for a large number of people.

gourmet

Food that is high quality and often extravagant.

buffet

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes.

A massive gathering with lots of food and drinks, often informal.

We had a total feast at the backyard barbecue last weekend!

To enjoy a large quantity of food, often in a gluttonous way.

He really feasted on that pizza at the party!