Definition of "feast" in English

noun

1. A holiday, festival, especially a religious one

2. A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.

   • We had a feast to celebrate the harvest.

3. Something delightful

   • It was a feast for the eyes.

verb

1. (intransitive) To partake in a feast, or large meal.

   • I feasted on turkey and dumplings.

2. (intransitive) To dwell upon (something) with delight.

3. (transitive) To hold a feast in honor of (someone).

   • We feasted them after the victory.

4. (transitive, obsolete) To serve as a feast for; to feed sumptuously.