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  • present tense form of banquet (3rd person singular).
  • plural of banquet.
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banquets

NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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Industry executives say caterers now clamor for foie gras to add a luxurious touch to weddings and banquets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The King will continue to host a range of events at the palace from state banquets and garden parties to receptions and audiences with the prime minister and new ambassadors.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Embraced across China since the 1970s, these tunes are widely performed at both casual gatherings and high-profile state banquets.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

It’s the week of distractions for players and coaches, with interviews, banquets, pep rallies and constant phone calls seeking tickets.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2024

Each day they hosted banquets for one another at which they squandered unbelievable sums.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby



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