banquet room

noun

: a large room (as in a restaurant or hotel) suitable for banquets

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The restaurant also has a banquet room and bar and lounge area. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But on Thursday, Bailey found himself in a hotel banquet room full of journalists from across the state as a guest speaker at the Illinois Press Association/Foundation’s annual convention, the latest evolution in Bailey’s efforts to reset his image. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 The ground floor sets the tone with an impressive entrance hall, a banquet room with a fireplace, and a large kitchen opening onto a veranda with a dining table for 20. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026 The space includes a polished bar, full-service restaurant and adjacent banquet room lit by four chandeliers. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for banquet room

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of banquet room was in 1717

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“Banquet room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banquet%20room. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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