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tableful; table; feast (Pickman); spread (informal. a large and impressively elaborate meal. NODE. Looking for a festive spread for the holidays? This Cranberry Pistachio spread is not only easy peasy, but bursting with flavor and just the thing for a simple ... Alexander Demidov); drinking party (suburbian); dinner party (The most common word for a gathering around a table for eating and drinking is a dinner party.
Depending on the nature and formality of the gathering, other words might be used: • Meal: The most general term for an occasion of eating food, often used in daily life. • Feast: Refers to a large, elaborate meal, often for a celebratory purpose. • Banquet: A formal, elaborate meal for many people, typically to honor someone or celebrate a specific event. • Luncheon: A formal term for a lunch gathering. • Supper: Can refer to a less formal, often evening, meal with family or close friends.
• Potluck: A communal meal where each guest contributes a dish to be shared. • Communal meal/Communal dining: General terms that emphasize the shared aspect of the eating experience, often for social bonding or community building. • Soirée: An evening gathering or party, typically in a private house, which may include food and drink. (AI Overview) ART Vancouver) |
