buffet — meaning in English
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English meaning
- buffet noun A meal set out on a table or counter for guests to serve themselves.
- cupboard noun A cabinet or small closet with doors and shelves, used to store dishes, food, or other household items.
- dresser noun A piece of furniture with drawers, used to store clothes, often with a mirror attached.
- sideboard noun A piece of dining-room furniture with drawers and shelves for storing linen, dishes, and cutlery.
- smorgasbord noun A buffet-style spread of many different dishes laid out for guests to help themselves.
Senses
buffet is used for these senses in English:
- cupboard A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.
- dresser (UK) An item of kitchen furniture, like a cabinet with shelves, for storing crockery or utensils.
- sideboard (furniture) A piece of dining room furniture having drawers and shelves for linen and tableware; originally for serving food.
- smorgasbord A Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes; (by extension) any buffet with a wide selection of dishes.
buffet — full definition
- noun A meal set out on a table or counter for guests to serve themselves.
- verb To strike or knock about repeatedly, especially by wind, waves, or force.