Vocabulary Spotlight
Banquet
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: भोज (bhoj) – A grand meal or feast, often held for a large gathering to celebrate an occasion.
Pronunciation
[bang-kwit]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Reception – स्वागत समारोह (swagat samaroh)
Related Words
Gala – समारोह (samaroh)
Word Origin
“Banquet” shabd Italian “banchetto” se aaya hai, jo ek formal feast ko darshata hai. Yah shabd aakhirkar Latin aur French mein bhi use hua.
– “Banquet” comes from the Italian “banchetto,” referring to a formal feast, later adopted into Latin and French.
Word Family
Noun: Banquet – भोज (bhoj)
Verb: To banquet – भोज का आयोजन करना (bhoj ka aayojan karna)
Usage Examples
1. Shaadi ke baad ek bhavya banquet ka aayojan kiya gaya.
– A grand banquet was organized after the wedding.
2. Company ne apne employees ke liye ek banquet rakha.
– The company held a banquet for its employees.
Cultural Note
India mein banquet ka concept shaadi, samaaroh aur bade utsav mein dekha jaata hai jisme log bade bhavya bhoj mein shamil hote hain.
In Context
“Banquet” shabd aksar bade celebration ya family gathering ke liye use hota hai jahan parivaar aur dost milte hain aur bhoj ka aanand lete hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Banquet” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Banquet” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?