Simple Definition of banquet

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banquet

noun

plural banquets
: a formal dinner for many people usually to celebrate a special event
They held a banquet in his honor.
often used before another noun
a banquet hall/room/table

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“Banquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/banquet. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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