Banqueteer

/ˌbæŋkɪˈtɪr/ noun

Definition

A person who attends or frequents banquets; someone who loves to participate in festive meals and celebrations.

Etymology

From 'banquet' plus the suffix '-eer' (one who engages in), similar to 'auctioneer' or 'mountaineer.' This is a somewhat archaic or playful term.

Kelly Says

A banqueteer was the historical equivalent of a food and party enthusiast—someone who made an art form of attending every fancy dinner possible.

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