smorgasbord
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Noun — A buffet-style spread of many different dishes laid out for guests to help themselves.
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Etymology
From Swedish smörgåsbord, literally "sandwich table" — smörgås ("sandwich" or "buttered bread") plus bord ("table").
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What does “smorgasbord” mean?
The word “smorgasbord” means a buffet-style spread of many different dishes laid out for guests to help themselves. In plain terms, a big spread of food to pick and choose from, or loosely, any large variety of options.
How do you pronounce “smorgasbord”?
“Smorgasbord” is pronounced SMAW-gas-bawd (/ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “smorgasbord” in a sentence?
Here is “smorgasbord” used in a sentence: “The hotel breakfast was a smorgasbord of pastries, cold meats, and cheeses.”
What part of speech is “smorgasbord”?
“Smorgasbord” is a noun.
Where does the word “smorgasbord” come from?
The word “smorgasbord” comes from Swedish. From Swedish smörgåsbord, literally "sandwich table" — smörgås ("sandwich" or "buttered bread") plus bord ("table").
How many meanings does “smorgasbord” have?
“Smorgasbord” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a buffet-style spread of many different dishes laid out for guests to help themselves.