repast

IPA: rˈipæst

noun

  • (countable)
  • (archaic or literary) A meal.
  • (obsolete) A period of refreshment or rest.
  • (uncountable)
  • (archaic) Food or drink that may be consumed as a meal.
  • (archaic, figuratively) Something that is intellectually or spiritually nourishing.
  • (obsolete) The consumption of food; also, refreshment obtained from eating; (generally) refreshment; rest.

verb

  • (transitive)
  • (archaic) To supply (an animal or person) with food; to feed.
  • (archaic, figuratively) To provide (a person) with intellectual or spiritual nourishment; to enlighten, to feed.
  • (also reflexive, obsolete) To refresh (oneself or someone) through eating and drinking.
  • (intransitive, obsolete, also figuratively) Usually followed by on or upon: to take food and drink; to feast, to feed.
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Examples of "repast" in Sentences

  • She had an egg and a toast as a repast.
  • The children demanded this after the mid day repast.
  • She had with her a basket of eggs to serve as a repast.
  • Officers heard about their repast and began to join them.
  • Davidam or Alicebai were called in to help with the repast.
  • A traditional repast with all the trimmings is just $29.95 per person.
  • My contribution to this annual repast, turnips or rutabaga, is often sadly overlooked.
  • This means that fans of the top notch eatery can tip back a few over an evening's repast.
  • You can try a combination of fresh, tinned and even some concentrated tomato paste for a rustic repast.
  • Those with a taste for the homemade will set themselves down for a pleasant repast of shepherd's pie at the Colborne Legion.

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