feast

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion

n. a day or period of time when people celebrate a religious event.

n. a day or period set aside for religious celebration or commemoration.

“Today is the feast of Saint Nicholas, and children receive small gifts.”

“The liturgical calendar includes several major feasts that require specific observances and communal gatherings.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. something that gives you a lot of pleasure to look at or experience.

n. something that provides great pleasure or satisfaction to the senses or the mind.

“The colorful art exhibition was a feast for the eyes.”

“The orchestral performance was a sensory feast, blending complex harmonies with stunning visual projections.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to eat a large amount of food, especially with great enjoyment.

v. to partake in a large or elaborate meal; often used with 'on' or 'upon'.

“After the long hike, they feasted on pizza and cold drinks.”

“The victorious team feasted late into the night, celebrating their championship win with an enormous banquet.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

v. to look at something beautiful or interesting for a long time with pleasure.

v. to dwell upon something with aesthetic or intellectual delight.

“He stood at the top of the mountain and feasted his eyes on the view.”

“The collectors feasted their eyes upon the rare manuscripts, marveling at the preserved ink and delicate parchment.”