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feast

Definition

A feast is an event where a group of people take part in a very large meal, often to celebrate something together.

  • The religious festivals that God commanded the Jews to celebrate often included having a feast together.
  • Kings and other rich and powerful people often gave elaborate feasts.
  • In the story about the lost son, the father had a special feast prepared to celebrate the return of his son.
  • A feast sometimes lasted for several days or more.
  • In some English versions, the word "feasts" is used to refer to the religious holidays or "festivals" that the Jews celebrated.