Feasting

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A feast, or an occasion on which people or animals feast

    "The lover at last fell ill; he fairly wasted away; and was so unhappy, that he gave up all his feastings and entertainments."

  2. 2
    eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of feast form-of, gerund, participle, present

    "They are feasting on turkey and venison."

Synonyms

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appetitebanquetingchewingconsumptiondevouringdieting

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"A frenzied feasting tells of the beginning."

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