Definition of buffet
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: a blow especially with the hand
2
: something that strikes with telling force
buffet
verb
buffeted; buffeting; buffets
Definition of buffet (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: to strike sharply especially with the hand : cuff
2
: to strike repeatedly : batter
the waves buffeted the shore
3
: to drive, force, move, or attack by or as if by repeated blows
schools being buffeted by budget cuts
: to make one's way especially under difficult conditions
buffet
noun (2)
plural buffets
Definition of buffet (Entry 3 of 4)
2a
: a counter for refreshments
went back to the buffet for a second helping
b
chiefly British
: a restaurant operated as a public convenience (as in a railway station)
c
: a meal set out on a buffet or table for ready access and informal service
a restaurant that offers a breakfast buffet
3
: an assortment of options or offerings : variety
Once you're up there among the clouds, you'll have a buffet of skiing options.— Brad Wetzler
buffet
adjectiveDefinition of buffet (Entry 4 of 4)
: served informally especially as a buffet (see buffet entry 3 sense 2c)
a buffet meal buffet luncheons
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The first known use of buffet was in the 13th century
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