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

banquets

NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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They pioneered winemaking, loved banquets and included women in public life.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 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

When US President Donald Trump visited Xi last week he was met with an extravaganza of banquets with gold tableware and a visit to an ancient temple.

From BBC May 18, 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

“I think they go canvassing and also help set up for the teas and fund-raising banquets that the League puts on,” Suesetta says.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson



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