lavish spread
Sumptuous dining display
A lavish spread is an abundant, impressive display of food and drink, typically arranged for guests at a party, reception, or celebration.
The phrase emphasizes both quantity and quality—not just enough food, but an extravagant array meant to impress: The caterers laid out a lavish spread for the wedding reception.
Spread alone can mean a meal or buffet; lavish intensifies it.
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- dinner partyHosted meal with guests
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
black tie affair · sumptuous · fine dining · abundance · extravagant · decadent · indulgent · platters · silver platter · cheese board · overflowing · bountiful · gourmet · wine pairing · smorgasbord · all you can eat · carving station · tablecloth
lavish spreadbare minimum
Smallest acceptable quantity
slim pickings · bread and water · continental breakfast · scraps · leftovers
lavish spreadtoken gesture
Insincere symbolic action
potluck · BYOB · chips and dip
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