feast
gb/fˈist/ us/fˈist/
A2
English
~ 2900
lakoma, lakomázik, ünnepség, mulatság, gyönyörködik, legelteti a szemét valamin
NOUN
A2
1
lakoma
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has a feast
The family gathered for a feast on Christmas Day.
A család karácsony napján ünnepi lakomára gyűlt össze.
The wedding feast lasted well into the night.
Az esküvői lakoma jócskán belenyúlt az éjszakába.
They prepared a lavish feast for the returning soldiers.
The king invited his guests to a grand feast.
We enjoyed a traditional harvest feast at the farm.
Learner examples
We had a big feast for my birthday.
A születésnapomon nagy lakomát tartottunk.
The feast had meat, rice, and cake.
A lakomán volt hús, rizs és torta.
They made a feast for the new year.
We went to a feast at my uncle's house.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'feast' with 'festival'. A festival is an event, while a feast is specifically the large meal.
Meaning
A large celebratory meal
Collocations
holiday feast
|wedding feast
|Thanksgiving feast
|royal feast
|feast table
Synonyms
banquet (More formal and often used for official or ceremonial meals.)
|
spread (Informal; emphasizes the variety of food available.)
Antonyms
fast (The opposite in terms of food consumption; going without eating.)
Themes
food
|celebration
|culture
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A big meal with many kinds of food, usually for a party or holiday.
A large and elaborate meal, often prepared for a special occasion or celebration.
VERB
B1
2
lakomázik
B2
Usage pattern:
to feast on [something]
They feasted on roast turkey and pumpkin pie.
Sült pulykán és sütőtökös pitén lakomáztak.
We feasted together after the long hike.
A hosszú túra után együtt lakomáztunk.
The guests feasted like kings at the royal banquet.
On Eid, families feast on special dishes.
After the wedding, everyone feasted until midnight.
Learner examples
We feasted on chicken and rice.
Csirkén és rizsen lakomáztunk.
They feasted at the wedding.
Az esküvőn lakomáztak.
We will feast after the game.
He feasted on fresh fish.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'feast on' with simply 'eat', but 'feast' suggests abundance and specialness.
Meaning
Eat a large special meal
Collocations
feast on seafood
|feast together
|feast like kings
Synonyms
banquet (Verb form is rare; implies eating in a formal setting.)
|
indulge (Broader meaning; can apply to non-food pleasures.)
Antonyms
fast (To deliberately not eat.)
Themes
food
|celebration
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
To eat a lot of nice food at a party or holiday.
To eat and enjoy large amounts of special food, often at a celebration.
NOUN
B1
3
The medieval feast included dancing and music.
A középkori mulatságon tánc és zene is volt.
The village held a feast to celebrate the harvest.
A falu aratási ünnepséget rendezett.
We attended a cultural feast with traditional performances.
The feast lasted three days with games and singing.
Learner examples
The town had a big feast for the holiday.
A városban nagy ünnepséget tartottak az ünnep alkalmából.
We went to the feast in the square.
Elmentünk a téren tartott ünnepségre.
The feast had music and dancing.
Meaning
A celebration event with food and fun
Collocations
medieval feast
|cultural feast
|feast day
Synonyms
festival (Usually larger in scope and may last multiple days.)
Themes
celebration
|culture
|food_drink
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definition
A party or event with a lot of food and fun activities.
An event or gathering that includes abundant food, entertainment, and celebration.
VERB
B2
LITERARY
4
Usage pattern:
to feast [one's eyes] on [something]
We feasted our eyes on the stunning sunset.
Gyönyörködtünk a lenyűgöző naplementében.
She feasted her ears on the orchestra's performance.
Gyönyörködött a zenekar előadásában.
Tourists feasted on the breathtaking view.
Learner examples
I feasted my eyes on the flowers.
Gyönyörködtem a virágokban.
They feasted their eyes on the sea.
Gyönyörködtek a tengerben.
He feasted his eyes on the art.
Meaning
Enjoy looking at something greatly
Collocations
feast one's eyes on
|feast upon beauty
Synonyms
revel (Implies deep enjoyment, often of an experience.)
Themes
emotions
|perception
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To enjoy something very much, especially by looking at it.
To take great pleasure in seeing, hearing, or experiencing something in abundance or beauty.
Grammar
Dictionary form
feast
IPA
GB/fˈist/
US/fˈist/
Syllables & stress
feast (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (feast)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: feast
- Plural: feasts
Verb
- Base: feast
- 3rd Person Singular: feasts
- Present Participle: feasting
- Past: feasted
Word family
Expressions
a feast for the ears
1/ə fˈist fɚ ðə ˈɪɹz/
idiom
Something wonderful to hear
Something very nice to listen to, like music or speech.
Examples
- Her singing was a feast for the ears.
- The concert was truly a feast for the ears.
a feast for the eyes
1/ə fˈist fɚ ðə ˈaɪz/
idiom
Something wonderful to look at
Something very beautiful or interesting to see.
Examples
- The garden in spring is a feast for the eyes.
- The art show was a real feast for the eyes.
feast your eyes on
1/fˈist jˈʊɹ ˈaɪz ˈɔn/
idiom
Look with great enjoyment
To look at something beautiful or impressive and enjoy it very much.
Examples
- Feast your eyes on this beautiful painting!
- Feast your eyes on our new car.
moveable feast
1/mˈoʊvəbəl fˈist/
idiom
Event with changing date each year
An event that happens on a different date each year.
Examples
- Easter is a moveable feast, so its date changes every year.
- The festival is a moveable feast that depends on the lunar calendar.