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Added 9 October 2026

feast

/ˈfiːst/ noun

In Latin: epulum, daps, festum Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about feast at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A ceremonial dinner party for many people.
Something experienced with great delight.
a feast for the eyes
A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed.
a banquet for the graduating seniors

verb

Partake in a feast or banquet.
Provide a feast or banquet for.
Gratify.
feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view

Origin

From Middle English feeste, feste, borrowed from Old French feste, from Late Latin festa, from the plural of Latin festum (“holiday, festival, feast”), from Proto-Italic *fēs-tos, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *dʰéh₁s (“god, godhead, deity”); see also Ancient Greek θεός (theós, “god, goddess”). More at theo-. Doublet of fete, fiesta, and fest. Displaced Old English winhate.

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