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Buffet: meaning, definitions and examples

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buffet

 

[ bสŠหˆfeษช ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

food service

A buffet is a system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where the diners generally serve themselves. Buffets are offered at various places including hotels, restaurants, and events, where customers can choose from a variety of dishes laid out on a table or sideboard.

Synonyms

all-you-can-eat, self-serve meal

Examples of usage

  • I love going to buffets because I can try a little bit of everything.
  • The hotel offers a breakfast buffet with both hot and cold options.
Context #2 | Noun

furniture

A buffet is a piece of furniture typically used in dining rooms for storage and as a serving surface. It usually consists of a set of cabinets or drawers and a flat top surface for placing dishes or decorations.

Synonyms

credenza, sideboard

Examples of usage

  • The antique buffet in the dining room belonged to my grandmother.
  • I store my fine china in the buffet in the dining room.
Context #3 | Verb

hit with force

To buffet means to strike or hit repeatedly with force. It can also refer to being tossed about by wind or waves.

Synonyms

pound, strike

Examples of usage

  • The strong winds buffeted the house, causing damage to the roof.
  • The ship was buffeted by the stormy seas, making it difficult to navigate.

Translations

Translations of the word "buffet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bufรช

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคซเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Buffet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prasmanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั„ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bufet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒฅใƒƒใƒ•ใ‚ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท buffet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bufรฉ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผfe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ท”ํŽ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆููŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bufet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bufet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ชๅŠฉ้ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bife

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlaรฐborรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั„ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒคแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bufet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bufรฉ

Etymology

The word 'buffet' originated from the French word 'bufet', which meant a bench or stool. It later evolved to refer to a sideboard or serving table. The use of 'buffet' to describe a self-service meal system became popular in the 19th century. The verb form of 'buffet' has roots in Old French and Latin, where it meant to strike or beat. Over time, the word has taken on various meanings related to hitting with force or being struck by external elements like wind or waves.

See also: buff, buffalo, buffing, rebuff.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,122, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.