bean-feast

The company held a bean-feast for all its employees in the park.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Annual feast given by an employer to workers: Historically, a "bean-feast" referred to a yearly celebration or meal provided by an employer for employees, often featuring beans as a staple dish.
   • A lively, enjoyable social event: More broadly, "bean-feast" means any festive gathering or party characterized by fun, merriment, and good cheer.

Usage Examples

• (An employer-hosted celebration for employees.)
• (A lively party or social gathering.)

Advanced Usage

• "to have a bean-feast": to enjoy a period of celebration or revelry.
  • The whole village had a bean-feast after the harvest. (They held a large, joyful celebration.)

Variants and Related Words

• Beanfeast (n): an alternative spelling of "bean-feast" with the same meaning.
  • The annual beanfeast was a highlight of the social calendar. (The yearly celebration was eagerly awaited.)

Synonyms

• Festivity: a festive celebration or event.
• Jamboree: a large, lively party or gathering.
• Revel: a noisy, lively celebration.

Related Idioms

• Not a bean-feast: used to describe something that is not a festive or enjoyable occasion.
  • The meeting was no bean-feast; it was all serious business. (It was not a fun event.)

Etymology Note

The term originates from the custom of employers providing a meal of beans and bacon to workers as a special treat, especially during annual holidays or festivals.