B2nounformalfoodbusiness
US/ˈbæŋ.kwɪt/
UK/ˈbæŋ.kwɪt/
a large formal meal for many people, often to celebrate a special event
In context
The company held a banquet to celebrate its twentieth anniversary.
Hundreds of guests attended the awards banquet at the grand hotel.
The banquet hall can seat up to five hundred people.
Words that go with banquet
verb + noun
- hold a banquetThe school will hold a banquet for graduating students.
- attend a banquetAll managers must attend the annual banquet.
noun + noun
- banquet hallWe booked the banquet hall for the wedding reception.
- wedding banquetTheir wedding banquet had twelve courses.
- awards banquetShe gave a short speech at the awards banquet.
- banquet roomThe hotel has a banquet room for large conferences.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make a banquetCorrect: hold a banquet