Meaning of the word junket in English

What does junket mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

junket

US /ˈdʒʌŋ.kɪt/
UK /ˈdʒʌŋ.kɪt/
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Noun

1.

an extravagant trip or celebration, especially one taken by a government official or other dignitary at public expense

Example:
The senator was criticized for taking a lavish junket to a tropical island.
The company organized a press junket to promote their new product.
2.

a dessert made of sweetened curds of milk, often flavored with rennet or alcohol

Example:
For dessert, we had a traditional English junket with nutmeg.
The recipe for junket is simple, requiring only milk, rennet, and sugar.

Verb

to go on an extravagant trip at public expense

Example:
The officials were accused of junketing around the world on taxpayer money.
They plan to junket to several European capitals next month.