dinner party, dinner - a party of people assembled to have dinner together; "guests should never be late to a dinner party"

gaudy - a celebratory feast held annually at one of the colleges in a British university

thing - an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the..."

meal, repast - the food served and eaten at one time

party - an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; "he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day"

eat - eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation"

banquet, feast, junket - provide a feast or banquet for

wine and dine - eat sumptuously; "we wined and dined in Paris"

feast, banquet, junket - partake in a feast or banquet

host - be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night"

regale, treat - provide with choice or abundant food or drink; "Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating"; "She treated her houseguests with good food every night"