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banquet

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/ˈbæŋkwɪt/ · ban-quet

A formal meal for a large number of people, often held for a particular occasion.

Meanings

nounformal

A formal meal for a large number of people, often held for a particular occasion.

خاص موقع کے لیے لوگوں کی بڑی تعداد کے لیے منعقد کیا جانے والا ایک باقاعدہ کھانا۔

دعوت

dawat

Formal: تہران

Synonyms

feastmealreceptionشامکھاناپرتعیش کھانا

Antonyms

snackfastہلکا پھلکا کھاناروزہ

Common Collocations

  • grand banquet
  • banquet hall
  • annual banquet

Example Sentences

They organized a grand banquet for the charity event.

انہوں نے خیرات کے پروگرام کے لیے ایک بڑی دعوت کا اہتمام کیا۔

unhon ne khairat ke program ke liye aik bari dawat ka ahtamaam kiya.

The banquet lasted for several hours with various courses served.

دعوت کئی گھنٹوں تک چلی، جس میں مختلف ڈشیں پیش کی گئیں۔

dawat kai ghanton tak chali, jis mein mukhtalif dishes pesh ki gayi.

It was a lavish banquet filled with delicious food and entertainment.

یہ ایک شاندار دعوت تھی، جس میں مزیدار کھانا اور تفریح تھی۔

ye aik shandaar dawat thi, jis mein mazedar khana aur tafreeh thi.

Easily Confused With

picnic:A picnic is usually an informal outdoor gathering for meals, whereas a banquet is a formal event.

Word Family

banqueted
verbدعوت دینا
banqueting
nounدعوت دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a banquet as a banquet of delightful dishes.

Imagine a long table filled with elegant dishes and guests enjoying a feast.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "banquet" — a feast or a banquet

First known use: 14th century

The word 'banquet' comes from the French 'banquet', which refers to a feast or a series of courses served to guests.