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Definition of «junket»

A junket is a type of sweet dessert made from milk, sugar and rennet or gelatin. It's often served as a pudding or in individual molds and can be flavored with various fruits or spices. The origin of the word "junket" comes from Old French "jouken" meaning to coagulate, referring to the process of making cheese or curds using rennet.

Usage examples

  1. The company organized a junket for its employees to a luxurious beach resort as a reward for their hard work.
  2. The journalist was invited to a government junket in order to review the newly developed infrastructure.
  3. The film crew went on a junket to promote their latest movie, visiting various cities and attending press conferences.
  4. The politicians faced criticism for going on a taxpayer-funded junket to a tropical island instead of focusing on their responsibilities in the parliament.
  5. As part of the food blog, the writer went on a junket to different restaurants to write reviews and share experiences.

Phrases with «junket»

Sentences with «junket»

  • Seated at press junket for his 2010 film The Last Airbender, director M. Night Shyamalan eyes the journalist who asks the following question: (notcoming.com)
  • It was on a recent press junket for his upcoming film Cosmopolis. (themarysue.com)
  • The pols are required to disclose their assets, investments, outside income from book deals or other ventures, and travel on junkets in annual reports. (nypost.com)
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