I. ˈbaŋ-kwət, ˈban- also -ˌkwet noun
Etymology: Middle French, from Old Italian banchetto, from diminutive of banca bench, bank
Date: 15th century
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
II. verb
Date: circa 1500
intransitive verb
: to partake of a banquet
transitive verb
: to treat with a banquet : feast
• ban·quet·er noun