Banquet vs. Luncheon

Banquet vs. Luncheon — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Banquet and Luncheon

Banquetnoun

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

Luncheonnoun

A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

Banquetnoun

(archaic) A dessert; a course of sweetmeats.

Luncheonnoun

(obsolete) Any midday meal; lunch.

Banquetverb

(intransitive) To participate in a banquet; to feast.

Luncheonnoun

(obsolete) A lump of food.

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Banquetverb

(obsolete) To have dessert after a feast.

Luncheonnoun

(obsolete) A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast.

Banquetverb

(transitive) To treat with a banquet or sumptuous entertainment of food; to feast.

Luncheonverb

To eat luncheon.

Banquetnoun

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

Luncheonnoun

a midday meal

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Banquetnoun

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed;

a banquet for the graduating seniorsthe Thanksgiving feastthey put out quite a spread

Banquetverb

provide a feast or banquet for

Banquetverb

partake in a feast or banquet