Definition

Noun: 1. A celebratory annual dinner or party given by an employer for employees: A "beanfeast" is a festive meal or social event, traditionally held once a year, where an employer hosts and entertains their staff. It implies a celebration, often marking a successful year or a special occasion, and is characterized by plentiful food and a convivial atmosphere.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The factory's annual beanfeast was always held in December, with a large dinner and dancing.
  • Everyone looked forward to the beanfeast as a chance to relax and socialize with colleagues outside of work.
  • The company canceled the beanfeast this year due to budget constraints.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used more broadly, though less commonly, to refer to any lively party or enjoyable celebration.
  • We're having a little beanfeast to celebrate the end of exams.

Variants and Related Words

• Beanfeasting (noun, archaic): The act of holding or participating in a beanfeast.
• Staff party / Office party (noun, modern equivalent): A more common contemporary term for a similar event.
• Annual dinner (noun): A formal term for a yearly celebratory meal.

Synonyms

• Annual dinner: A formal yearly meal, often for celebration.
• Staff party / Office party: A social gathering for employees.
• Jubilee (in a broad sense): A special anniversary or celebration.
• Festivity: A celebratory event or activity.

Antonyms

• Working day / Ordinary day: A regular, non-celebratory day of work.
• Austerity: A state of reduced spending and lack of celebration.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To be a bit of a beanfeast: An informal phrase meaning something is a very enjoyable or festive occasion.
  • The team lunch turned into a bit of a beanfeast with all the extra food and games.

Noun

1. an annual dinner party given by an employer for the employees