Definition

Noun: - Banquet, feast: A large, formal, and elaborate meal prepared for many guests, often to celebrate a special occasion or to honor someone.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Công ty tổ chức một yến tiệc linh đình để kỷ niệm thành công. (The company held a lavish banquet to celebrate its success.)
  • Yến tiệc cưới được diễn ra tại một khách sạn năm sao. (The wedding feast took place at a five-star hotel.)
  • Họ được mời dự yến tiệc của đại sứ quán. (They were invited to the embassy's banquet.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "yến tiệc" carries a connotation of formality, luxury, and scale. It is more formal and grand than the simpler word "tiệc" (party).

Variants and Related Words

• Tiệc (n): party, feast. A more general term for a social gathering with food and drink.
  • tiệc sinh nhật (birthday party)
• Đại tiệc (n): grand feast, gala. Emphasizes the large scale of the event.
• Bữa tiệc (n): meal feast. Another common term for a feast.

Synonyms

• Feast: A large and sumptuous meal.
• Banquet: A formal large public meal.
• Gala: A social occasion with special entertainments.
• Festivity: A celebratory event or activity.

Related Idioms

• Linh đình yến tiệc: To have a lavish, sumptuous banquet.
  • Đám cưới của họ được tổ chức linh đình yến tiệc. (Their wedding was celebrated with a lavish feast.)

noun

1. banquet, feast