Banquet vs. Luncheon

Banquetnoun

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

Banquetnoun

(archaic) A dessert; a course of sweetmeats.

Banquetverb

(intransitive) To participate in a banquet; to feast.

Banquetverb

(obsolete) To have dessert after a feast.

Banquetverb

(transitive) To treat with a banquet or sumptuous entertainment of food; to feast.

Banquetnoun

A feast; a sumptuous entertainment of eating and drinking; often, a complimentary or ceremonious feast, followed by speeches.

Banquetnoun

A dessert; a course of sweetmeats; a sweetmeat or sweetmeats.

Banquetverb

To treat with a banquet or sumptuous entertainment of food; to feast.

Banquetverb

To regale one's self with good eating and drinking; to feast.

Banquetverb

To partake of a dessert after a feast.

Banquetnoun

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

Banquetnoun

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed;

Banquetverb

provide a feast or banquet for

Banquetverb

partake in a feast or banquet

Banquetnoun

an elaborate and formal evening meal for many people

Banquetnoun

an elaborate meal with several courses; a feast

Banquetverb

entertain with a banquet

Banquet

A banquet (; French: [bɑ̃kɛ]) is a formal large meal or feast, where a number of people consume food together. Banquets are traditionally held to enhance the prestige of a host, or reinforce social bonds among joint contributors.

Luncheonnoun

A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

Luncheonnoun

(obsolete) Any midday meal; lunch.

Luncheonnoun

(obsolete) A lump of food.

Luncheonnoun

(obsolete) A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast.

Luncheonverb

To eat luncheon.

Luncheonnoun

A lump of food.

Luncheonnoun

A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal.

Luncheonnoun

A lunch, especially one organized by a group as a formal social gathering.

Luncheonverb

To take luncheon.

Luncheonnoun

a midday meal