repast
Occasion for dining
A repast is a meal, especially one that is formal or substantial: After the funeral, mourners gathered for a repast at the family home.
The word is somewhat literary and old-fashioned, appearing more often in written contexts than casual speech.
Restaurant food for elsewhere
- carryoutFood ordered for elsewhere
- bentoJapanese compartmentalized lunchbox
- tiffinLight midday meal
- lunchboxPortable food container
packed · wrapped · boxed · travel-friendly · grab-and-go · bagged · hamper
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
- soireeFormal evening party
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- buffetSelf-service meal display
extravaganza · celebration · festivity · lavish · sumptuous · opulent · elegant · luxurious
Communal meal, shared contributions
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
shareable · smorgasbord · get-together · clambake · cookout · dinner-party · reunion · social
Bodily use of food
- sustenanceMeans of living
- nourishmentFood that sustains life
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
hearty · fortifying · restorative · satisfying · filling · substantial · healthful · balanced
Sunset meal ending fast
- sederPassover ritual meal
- elevensesMidmorning refreshment break
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
smorgasbord · kaiseki · thali · asado
Light between-meal fare
- noshCasual small meal
- collationSystematic arrangement by rules
- bitePierce with teeth
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
grab-and-go · casual · simple · fry-up · munch · graze · impromptu
Ceremonial set of actions
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
observance · dedication · eulogy · homage · tribute · reverence · blessing · grace
dinner
Primary evening meal
supper · feast · dish · menu · entree · appetizer · dessert · course · serving · portion
takeout
Restaurant food for elsewhere
lunchbox · packed · wrapped · boxed · travel-friendly · grab-and-go · bagged · hamper
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
buffet · extravaganza · celebration · festivity · lavish · sumptuous · opulent · elegant · luxurious · regale
potluck
Communal meal, shared contributions
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
barbecue · shareable · smorgasbord · get-together · clambake · cookout · dinner-party · reunion · social · potlatch
nutrition
Bodily use of food
- sustenanceMeans of living
- nourishmentFood that sustains life
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
wholesome · hearty · fortifying · restorative · satisfying · filling · substantial · healthful · balanced · revitalizing
iftar
Sunset meal ending fast
tapas · smorgasbord · kaiseki · thali · asado
snack
Light between-meal fare
nibble · grab-and-go · casual · simple · fry-up · munch · graze · impromptu
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- liturgyFormal worship structure
sacrament · observance · dedication · eulogy · homage · tribute · reverence · blessing · grace · thanksgiving
epicurean
Connoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomeCulinary connoisseur
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
sommelier · palate · savory · umami · gourmand · Michelin · truffle · sashimi · artisanal · farm-to-table
- funeral customsburial, funeral, cremation, funeral procession, casket
- mourning customsfuneral, funeral service, wake, visitation, burial
- funeral ritesfuneral, bury, burial, funeral mass, burial rites
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
- mealssupper, brunch, dinner, lunch, luncheon
- memorialsmemorial, memorial service, memorial statue, memorials, war memorial
repastfast
Speedy, or skip eating
fasting · starvation · hunger · abstinence · deprivation