banqueter
- noun
- /ˈbæŋkwɪtər/
- At the wedding, every banqueter savored the carefully prepared three-course meal.
Examples
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In the lower register, below the relief of banqueters reclining on couches, are several female dancers wearing long garments, which are also described by Benndorf as chitons, dancing in front of an aulos player.
Academic text (2014) -
It is interesting to note that many artists have chosen to represent Judas seated on the opposite side of the table, away from the "good" banqueters.
Academic text (2004) -
The banqueter enjoyed a lavish spread of delicacies at the grand feast.
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As a respected guest, the banqueter was seated at the head of the long table.
Synonyms
A person who goes to and takes part in an event
A person who is present at a meeting or event
A person who is asked to come to an event as a guest
A person who is at a meeting or lecture and listens
A person who eats a lot at a big party meal
How Involved
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Banqueter comes from banquet, a word that once meant a 'small bench' or 'small table' used for eating, so imagine someone sitting at that table to enjoy a feast. So a banqueter is a person who attends or takes part in a formal meal.