banqueting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbæŋkwɪtɪŋ//
KK: /ˈbæŋkwɪtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of hosting a large meal or feast for a special occasion, often with many guests.
Example
The banqueting hall was filled with laughter and music during the celebration.
Conversation
Are you going to the banqueting event this weekend?
Yeah, I heard it's going to be really fun!
I can't wait to see what they have planned for the banqueting.
Me too! I hope the food is amazing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
feast
banquet
celebration
Antonyms
fast
famine
deprivation
verb
Definition
To host or participate in a large meal or feast, often with many guests and elaborate food.
Example
They were banqueting in the grand hall to celebrate the victory.
Tense Forms
Past: banqueted
Past Participle: banqueted
Conversation
Are you excited about the party this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they are banqueting with a lot of delicious food.
I can't wait to see what they have planned for us.
Root Explanation
Banqueting is derived from the word 'banquet' (from Old French *banquet*, meaning a feast or a meal) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The term 'banqueting' refers to the act of participating in a feast or a celebratory meal.
Memory Tip
Imagine enjoying a festive meal or feast — that's what 'banqueting' means, as it comes from the word for a feast.
Visually Confused Words
unquieting
blanketing