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buffet
1[buh-fey, boo-, boo-fey, buhf-it]
noun
a variety of dishes presented in a line, from which diners in a restaurant serve themselves, usually at a fixed price regardless of how much one eats.
The lavish all-you-can-eat buffet delivered a feast of salads, curries, pasta dishes, and sumptuous desserts for $40.
a restaurant where food is presented in this way.
They own one of the best high-end buffets in the country.
a meal laid out on one or more tables so that guests may serve themselves.
a sideboard or cabinet for holding china, table linen, etc.
a wide variety of things to choose from.
The school’s internet safety workshop contains a buffet of ideas for parents in the 21st century.
a counter, bar, or the like, for lunch or refreshments.
a restaurant containing such a counter or bar.
adjective
consisting of food, refreshments, etc., laid out on tables or buffets from which guests or customers serve themselves: buffet service.
a buffet supper;
buffet service.
buffet
2[buhf-it]
noun
a blow, as with the hand or fist.
a violent shock or concussion.
verb (used with object)
to strike, as with the hand or fist.
Synonyms: , , , , ,to strike against or push repeatedly.
The wind buffeted the house.
to contend against; battle.
verb (used without object)
to struggle with blows of hand or fist.
to force one's way by a fight, struggle, etc.
buffet
1noun
a counter where light refreshments are served
a meal at which guests help themselves from a number of dishes and often eat standing up
( as modifier )
a buffet lunch
a piece of furniture used from medieval times to the 18th century for displaying plates, etc and typically comprising one or more cupboards and some open shelves
dialecta kind of low stool, pouffe, or hassock
buffet
2/ ˈʌɪ /
verb
(tr) to knock against or about; batter
the wind buffeted the boat
(tr) to hit, esp with the fist; cuff
to force (one's way), as through a crowd
(intr) to struggle; battle
noun
a blow, esp with a fist or hand
aerodynamic excitation of an aircraft structure by separated flows
Buffet
3/ ɛ /
noun
Bernard (bɛrnar). 1928–99, French painter and engraver. His works are characterized by sombre tones and thin angular forms
Other 51Թ Forms
- buffeter noun
- unbuffeted adjective
- ˈܴڴڱٱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of buffet1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of buffet1
Origin of buffet2
Example Sentences
“We spent a few holidays together, staying out at his ranch having buffets by the creek, and him and Jacquie coming to my house to discuss projects were always a treat,” Allen wrote on Facebook.
Now, he’s weathered two commencements buffeted by change.
Also, when old-school Hollywood parties offered a mind-altering buffet, there were literal bowls of pills and powder sitting out, not delicious and deceptive plates of edibles!
The intimidating-looking punk rocker covered in tattoos is a lot more approachable when eating pancakes with his partner at the buffet.
Big Sur is OK, but I can’t think of a single hotel there with either a casino or a prime rib buffet.
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