feast

/fist/
verb
  1. To eat a large, special meal with enjoyment.
    • After the race, the runners feasted on pizza and cake.
    • We feasted on roasted chicken and fresh vegetables.
    • The family feasted all evening at the reunion.
  2. To give someone a large, special meal.
    • The king feasted his guests in the great hall.
    • They feasted the volunteers with a barbecue after the event.
    • The host feasted us with delicious homemade dishes.
  3. To enjoy something in a rich or abundant way (often used figuratively).
    • The children feasted on the stories their grandfather told.
    • She feasted her eyes on the beautiful sunset.
    • He feasted on the success of his hard work.
noun
  1. A large, special meal with a lot of food, often for a celebration.
    • We prepared a huge feast for Thanksgiving dinner.
    • After the harvest, the village held a feast for everyone.
    • The wedding feast included dishes from many different countries.
  2. A religious festival or celebration day.
    • The feast of Saint Patrick is celebrated on March 17th.
    • Many people attend church on the feast of the Assumption.
    • Easter is an important Christian feast.
  3. A large, enjoyable amount of something (often used figuratively).
    • The concert was a feast of beautiful music.
    • The art gallery was a feast for the eyes.
    • The book is a feast of interesting facts and stories.
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