banquet
noun
ban·quet
| \ ˈbaŋ-kwət
, ˈban- also -ˌkwet\
, ˈban- also -ˌkwet\
Definition of banquet
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a sumptuous feast
especially
: an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person
a state banquet
2
: a meal held in recognition of some occasion or achievement
an awards banquet