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  • present tense form of banquet (3rd person singular).
  • plural of banquet.
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banquets

NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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The King will continue to host a range of events at the palace from state banquets and garden parties to receptions and audiences with the prime minister and new ambassadors.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Embraced across China since the 1970s, these tunes are widely performed at both casual gatherings and high-profile state banquets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

When US President Donald Trump visited Xi last week he was met with an extravaganza of banquets with gold tableware and a visit to an ancient temple.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

Many younger Chinese associate red wine with business deals and official banquets, hurting its cool factor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026

This was the corner where the lord and lady relieved themselves during dinners and banquets.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz



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