Definition of «repast»

A repast is a meal, typically one that is more substantial or elaborate than an ordinary meal. It can refer to any type of food consumed, whether it be breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a snack. The term has its roots in the Latin word "repandere," meaning to spread out or disperse, which suggests the idea of a generous and abundant meal.

Usage examples

We enjoyed a delicious repast at the newly opened restaurant.
The host prepared a lavish repast for his guests on Christmas Eve.
During the lunch break, the employees gathered in the office cafeteria for a quick repast.
The wedding reception offered a sumptuous repast featuring a variety of cuisines.
After a long day of hiking, we sat around the campfire and enjoyed a simple yet satisfying repast of roasted marshmallows and hot cocoa.

Sentences with «repast»

Having been nurtured on a lifetime of Methodist teetotaling, Welch's - grape - juice holy communions, having gone to the Lord's table only to find a meager repast of stamped wafers, compressed cubes or dried pellets, I know what it is to hunger and thirst and yet be sent away empty. (religion-online.org)
Jennifer Merin: Paris Can Wait is a rich repast for Francophiles and foodies, and women who are hungry for more romance in their marriages. (awfj.org)
As in years past, they joined for an early morning repast in anticipation of the Gay Pride March downtown. (manhattantimesnews.com)
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