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banqueter

banqueter

6.3
A person who hosts a large formal meal for many guests
  • noun
  • /ˈbæŋkwɪtər/
translation icon : anfitrión
  • As the main banqueter, he ensured the evening ran smoothly and everyone enjoyed the meal.

Examples

  • The banqueter arranged an exquisite meal for the guests.

  • Did the banqueter choose the menu for the gala?

  • The banqueter greeted each guest personally as they arrived at the grand hall.

  • She became a skilled banqueter after organizing several large family celebrations.

  • The banqueter greeted each guest personally as they arrived at the grand hall.

  • As the main banqueter, he ensured the evening ran smoothly and everyone enjoyed the meal.

  • She became a skilled banqueter after organizing several large family celebrations.

Synonyms

hostess
vsbanqueter
115 1.5

A woman who welcomes and entertains guests at a party or home

gives and organizes the formal meal rather than casual guest receiving
emcee
vsbanqueter
  • Informal
21 7.5

A person who hosts an event and introduces speakers or performers

handles arranging or giving the formal meal rather than only presenting
master of ceremonies
vsbanqueter
  • Formal
6 4.2

A person who welcomes guests and introduces speakers at a formal event

is responsible for providing and arranging the formal meal, not only presenting
event planner
vsbanqueter
5 3.5

A person who plans events like weddings and conferences for clients

focuses specifically on arranging the formal communal meal rather than all events
toastmaster
vsbanqueter
  • Formal
1 7.5

A person who introduces speakers and asks people to raise their glasses at a formal event

takes charge of organizing the banquet and meal, not only the speeches
symposiarch
vsbanqueter
9.9

A person who leads a dinner, gives toasts and introduces speakers

gives and organizes the formal meal rather than only presiding over toasts
hoster
vsbanqueter
  • Archaic
7.0

A person who welcomes and looks after guests at a party or inn

gives and arranges the formal meal rather than providing general hospitality
toast mistress
vsbanqueter
  • Formal
8.5

A woman who introduces speakers and keeps a formal event running smoothly

handles planning and serving the formal meal rather than only presiding

How Responsible

banqueter
6.3
organizer
  • US
149 2.8
host
762 2.1
participant
295 2.4
guest
1.0

Surface Forms

banqueter singular
banqueters plural

Morphology

banqueter = banquet (transparent) = banquet + er

Derived from the verb 'banquet' with the agentive suffix '-er', so 'one who gives or hosts a banquet' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Banqueter also comes from the same root banquet, the 'bench' or table where people gather to eat, and by extension it came to mean the person who arranges or gives the meal. So a banqueter can be the host or organizer who prepares the banquet and welcomes the guests.