feast

noun
UK: /fiːst/
US: /fiːst/

  1. A large meal for a special occasion.

    1. We had a big feast on Thanksgiving day with my family. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wedding feast included a lavish buffet with many courses and desserts. [ ] [ ]

  2. A religious celebration or festival.

    1. The feast of Saint Patrick is celebrated in March. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every year, the village holds a special feast to honour its patron saint. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

revel gala savor gorge banquet
feast verb

  1. To eat a large meal with great enjoyment.

    1. We will feast after the game today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The family gathered to feast on the delicious Thanksgiving dinner. [ ] [ ]

  2. To look at or experience something with great pleasure.

    1. We can feast our eyes on the sunset. [ ] [ ]
    2. The audience feasted on the breathtaking performance of the ballet dancers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "feast" in English means: A large meal for a special occasion., A religious celebration or festival..

The phonetic transcription of "feast" is /fiːst/ in British English and /fiːst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "feast": revel, gala, savor, gorge, banquet.

Example usage of "feast": "We had a big feast on Thanksgiving day with my family.". More examples on the page.