Conference vs. Banquet

Conferencenoun

The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.

Conferencenoun

(politics) A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.

Conferencenoun

(science) A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.

Conferencenoun

(business) An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.

Conferencenoun

(sports) A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.

Conferencenoun

A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.

Conferencenoun

(obsolete) The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.

Conferencenoun

(Methodist Church) A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.

Conferencenoun

A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.

Conferenceverb

To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.

Conferencenoun

The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.

Conferencenoun

The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.

Conferencenoun

A meeting for consultation, discussion, or an interchange of opinions.

Conferencenoun

A meeting of the two branches of a legislature, by their committees, to adjust between them.

Conferencenoun

A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.

Conferencenoun

A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.

Conferencenoun

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

Conferencenoun

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

Conferencenoun

a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

Conferencenoun

a dessert pear of a firm-fleshed variety.

Conferenceverb

take part in a conference or conference call

Conference

A conference is a meeting of people who about a topic.

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.