banquet
a large formal meal for many people, usually to celebrate something
A banquet is a grand dinner with many courses, held for weddings, awards nights or state visits.
banquet meaning in Hindi
किसी उत्सव के लिए कई लोगों का बड़ा औपचारिक भोज
बैंक्वेट एक भव्य रात्रिभोज होता है जिसमें कई व्यंजन परोसे जाते हैं, जो शादियों, पुरस्कार समारोहों या राजकीय यात्राओं के लिए आयोजित होता है।
Examples
- The chief guest was seated at the head of the table during the wedding banquet.शादी के भोज के दौरान मुख्य अतिथि को मेज़ के सिरहाने बिठाया गया।
- The company held a banquet to celebrate its 25th anniversary.कंपनी ने अपनी 25वीं वर्षगांठ मनाने के लिए एक भव्य भोज आयोजित किया।
Synonyms & antonyms
Memory trick
A BANQUET is a big BANK of food — a rich feast for many guests.
💡 Did you know?
State banquets, like those hosted by Rashtrapati Bhavan, often follow strict rules of protocol and seating.
Word origin
From Old French "banquet", from "banc" meaning bench, since guests originally sat together on benches to eat.
banquet meaning in other languages
| Hindi · हिन्दी | किसी उत्सव के लिए कई लोगों का बड़ा औपचारिक भोज |
| Arabic · العربية | وجبة كبيرة ورسمية لعدد كبير من الناس، عادة للاحتفال بشيء ما |
| French · Français | grand repas formel pour beaucoup de gens, généralement pour célébrer quelque chose |
| Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesia | jamuan makan besar dan resmi untuk banyak orang, biasanya untuk merayakan sesuatu |
| Chinese · 中文 | 为庆祝某事而举办的盛大正式宴会 |
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