Meaning & use

repast

noun·Advanced

A meal, especially one eaten on a particular occasion.

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The travelers were grateful for a simple repast of bread and cheese.

Guests gathered in the hall for an evening repast of roasted meats and wine.

A note on using this word

Repast is formal or literary; everyday speech almost always uses 'meal' instead.

Words with a similar meaning

mealfeast

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