feast
- n a ceremonial dinner party for many people
- n something experienced with great delight
a feast for the eyes - n a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
the Thanksgiving feast - n an elaborate party (often outdoors)
- v partake in a feast or banquet
- v provide a feast or banquet for
- v gratify
feast of booths
- n a major Jewish festival beginning on the eve of the 15th of Tishri and commemorating the shelter of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness
feast of dedication
- n (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC
feast of dormition
- n celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church and is also celebrated on August 15th
feast of lights
- n (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC
feast of sacrifice
- n the 10th day of Dhu'l-Hijja; all Muslims attend a service in the mosques and those who are not pilgrims perform a ritual slaughter of a sheep (commemorating God's ransom of Abraham's son from sacrifice) and give at least a third of the meat to charity