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Synonyms & Similar Words
feast
banquet
spread
table
meal
dinner
lunch
supper
smorgasbord
cafeteria
restaurant
diner
eatery
bistro
cafe
delicatessen
tavern
inn
hotel
food court
salad bar
appetizer
hors d'oeuvre
canapé
snack
refreshment
reception
gathering
party
celebration
festival
fiesta
gala
soiree
reception
repast
Meaning of Buffet
A buffet refers to a meal where food is served in a public area, and guests serve themselves.
Definitions
- A meal where food is set out in a public area, and people serve themselves
- A piece of furniture with shelves and cupboards for storing and displaying food, dishes, and other items
- A blow or stroke, especially one that is repeated or continuous
Etymology of Buffet
The word "buffet" comes from the Old French word "bufet", which referred to a sideboard or a stool, and is derived from the Latin word "bufus", meaning "puffed out" or "swollen"
Historically, the term "buffet" was used to describe a piece of furniture, but over time, it came to be used to describe a style of meal service where food is set out and guests serve themselves
Example Uses
- The hotel hosted a buffet dinner for its guests, featuring a wide range of international dishes
- The restaurant offers a buffet lunch on weekends, with a selection of salads, soups, and sandwiches
- The family gathered around the buffet table to serve themselves from the array of dishes on offer