buffet

US /bəˈfeɪ/
UK /bəˈfeɪ/
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1.

a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves

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The hotel offers a breakfast buffet every morning.
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We enjoyed a delicious seafood buffet by the beach.
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smorgasbordspreadself-service meal
2.

a cabinet or sideboard for holding dishes and other dining accessories

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She placed the antique vase on the dining room buffet.
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The elegant buffet complemented the classic decor.
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sideboarddressercredenza
1.

to strike repeatedly and violently

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The strong winds buffeted the small boat.
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He was buffeted by criticism from all sides.
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strikehitbatterpummellash
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buffet car