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: a periodic religious observance commemorating an event or honoring a deity, person, or thing
feasted; feasting; feasts
feaster
noun
Synonyms
Examples of feast in a Sentence
Noun
give the annual Thanksgiving feast
Every guest brought a different dish to the party, and we had quite a feast.
There were hundreds of guests at the royal wedding feast.
the feast of the Nativity
Verb
the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country
feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market
Recent Examples on the Web
Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
With 65 recipes for family dinners and weekend feasts, there’s plenty to inspire, from the new wave — Chile-Crisp-Rubbed Grilled Chicken Breasts — to classics like this one.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
For example, Father's Day in Italy is celebrated on March 19, which is also the feast day of St. Joesph.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Generally, Biden has been less prone to the sort of unscripted moments that fact-checkers feast on, said PolitiFact Editor in Chief Katie Sanders, explaining, in part, why so many of Trump’s statements have been scrutinized.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
And so the mouse was scurrying all around the house, trying to get a feast.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Once the tree’s fungal infection is underway, the beetles indulge in a fungi feast.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
And while there was no winner on the night, those watching the encounter were treated to a feast of action which started almost from the get go.
—Ben Church, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
End of Ramadan comes amid human turmoil in Gaza
Eid al-Fitr, the feast that ends Islam's fasting lunar month of Ramadan, is expected in Gaza on Wednesday, depending on a clear sighting of the moon, but there is little to cheer for Palestinians this year.
—USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Solcyré Burga, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
As the only boutique organic wasabi farm that doubles as an agri-tourism experience, Wasabi Village offers a unique journey from field to feast.
—Jonny Bierman, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024
For nearly a month, orcas have been swimming off Southern California, feasting on dolphins and attracting people to see these majestic mammals in nature.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
Among the celebrations: many Jewish children will dress up and feast on triangular sweets on Saturday evening.
—USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Wildlife advocates also worry about the welfare of the bears who will never return to their natural food source after feasting on human food for so long.
—The Aspen Times, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Yoong and about 100 other dog-pushers were confined in a ramshackle complex of stilted, timber shacks with thatch roofs, which became their home for a month, subsisting on two daily meals of rice and vegetables while being feasted upon by mosquitos and assorted beasties.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2024
Scorpions feast on spiders, other scorpions, cockroaches and other small prey.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2024
Fake eyelashes can sometimes lead mites to come and feast because (a) people sometimes avoid cleansing their eyes to prolong the life of their extensions and (b) extra adhesive around the lash line can trap bacteria and debris.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
Noun
King Charles kept the tradition of appointing new members to the Order of the Garter on April 23, the feast day of England's patron saint, St. George.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
With 65 recipes for family dinners and weekend feasts, there’s plenty to inspire, from the new wave — Chile-Crisp-Rubbed Grilled Chicken Breasts — to classics like this one.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
For example, Father's Day in Italy is celebrated on March 19, which is also the feast day of St. Joesph.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Generally, Biden has been less prone to the sort of unscripted moments that fact-checkers feast on, said PolitiFact Editor in Chief Katie Sanders, explaining, in part, why so many of Trump’s statements have been scrutinized.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
And so the mouse was scurrying all around the house, trying to get a feast.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Once the tree’s fungal infection is underway, the beetles indulge in a fungi feast.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
And while there was no winner on the night, those watching the encounter were treated to a feast of action which started almost from the get go.
—Ben Church, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
End of Ramadan comes amid human turmoil in Gaza
Eid al-Fitr, the feast that ends Islam's fasting lunar month of Ramadan, is expected in Gaza on Wednesday, depending on a clear sighting of the moon, but there is little to cheer for Palestinians this year.
—USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
Turtles, fish, birds, skunks, and raccoons enjoy feasting on the insect.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
As the only boutique organic wasabi farm that doubles as an agri-tourism experience, Wasabi Village offers a unique journey from field to feast.
—Jonny Bierman, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024
For nearly a month, orcas have been swimming off Southern California, feasting on dolphins and attracting people to see these majestic mammals in nature.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
Among the celebrations: many Jewish children will dress up and feast on triangular sweets on Saturday evening.
—USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Wildlife advocates also worry about the welfare of the bears who will never return to their natural food source after feasting on human food for so long.
—The Aspen Times, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Yoong and about 100 other dog-pushers were confined in a ramshackle complex of stilted, timber shacks with thatch roofs, which became their home for a month, subsisting on two daily meals of rice and vegetables while being feasted upon by mosquitos and assorted beasties.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2024
Scorpions feast on spiders, other scorpions, cockroaches and other small prey.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2024
Fake eyelashes can sometimes lead mites to come and feast because (a) people sometimes avoid cleansing their eyes to prolong the life of their extensions and (b) extra adhesive around the lash line can trap bacteria and debris.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feast. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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feast
2 of 2 verb1
: to eat plentifully : take part in a feast
2
: to entertain with a feast
3
: delight entry 2 sense 2
feast your eyes on the view
feaster
noun
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