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

banquets

NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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A mainland version of Chinese culture, at least in the banquets and buildings I grew up around, often needed official sanction before tradition could be revived and modernity needed to be broadcast to count.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

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

For the LFI's Fourreau, the banquets are "backward-looking – a caricature".

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

The meetings were wedged in among constant banquets and receptions, at which Ernest considered his attendance essential to forging a personal connection with his Russian counterparts.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik



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