feast
10 synonyms and 3 antonyms for feast, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, often celebratory meal.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A large, often celebratory meal.
“After the long hike, the farmer laid out a huge feast for all of us.”
Opposites
How to use feast
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a feast for the eyes
feast on
wedding feast
Etymology
From Old French feste, from Latin festum ("holiday, festival") — a doublet of "fete", "fiesta", and "fest".
Full origin of feast →Frequently asked questions
What does “feast” mean?
The word “feast” means a large, often celebratory meal. In plain terms, a big, celebratory meal, or (as a verb) to eat one lavishly.
How do you pronounce “feast”?
“Feast” is pronounced feest (/fiːst/ in IPA).
How do you use “feast” in a sentence?
Here is “feast” used in a sentence: “The wedding feast lasted well into the night.”
What part of speech is “feast”?
Depending on how it is used, “feast” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “feast” come from?
The word “feast” comes from Latin. From Old French feste, from Latin festum ("holiday, festival") — a doublet of "fete", "fiesta", and "fest".
Is “feast” a common word?
“Feast” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “feast” have?
“Feast” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, often celebratory meal.
What is the difference between a feast and a banquet?
Both are large meals, but a banquet is usually a formal, organized event with many guests for a special occasion, while a feast is any large, lavish, and often celebratory meal. All banquets are feasts, but a feast can also be an informal abundance of food.
What is a feast day?
A feast day is a religious festival or holy day set aside to honor a saint, event, or sacred occasion, especially in Christian traditions. In this sense, feast means a celebration rather than simply a large meal.
