smorgasbord

noun smor·gas·bord \ ˈsmȯr-gəs-ˌbȯrd \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

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Definition of smorgasbord

1 : a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes (such as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, cheeses, salads, and relishes)

2 : an often large heterogeneous mixture : mélange

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Examples of smorgasbord in a Sentence

every day the director has to first deal with a smorgasbord of problems before he can begin filming

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Beyond the fact South Floridians live where so many tourists save to visit on vacation, there is no greater place for a sports fan to be than Miami in terms of an ever-expanding smorgasbord of options and major events.

— greg cote, miamiherald, "Flip the narrative on Miami as a sports town. Here's why we're great and getting better," 25 June 2018
The rest of the discount smorgasbord covers Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro, various 4K TVs, and the usual array of smart home gear.

— ars staff, Ars Technica, "Dealmaster: Get a (refurbished) Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa for $30," 18 Jan. 2018
Meanwhile, a quick scan of the top Hot 100 over the last 12 months reveals a disparate smorgasbord, much of it once inconceivable as chart hits.

— dj louie xiv, Vanities, "Has 2018 Killed the Pop Star?," 22 June 2018
The unstructured summer months ahead are an especially good time to offer them a smorgasbord of reading options.

— ellen handler spitz, New York Times, "What Should Your Kid Read This Summer? Here Are Three to Start With," 1 June 2018
Summertime agricultural fairs are smorgasbords of brilliant pattern, brash signage, cartoonish prizes, and bustling activity.

— BostonGlobe.com, "The Ticket: What’s happening in the local arts world," 1 June 2018
Reo Speedwagon Hüsker Dü The Sherwood was also a multi-functional venue — not exclusive to teens — that featured a smorgasbord and hosted everything from wedding receptions to boxing.

— dawn mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "Whatever happened to: Sherwood Country Club," 1 June 2018
And lucky for us, plenty of big name grocery stores offer up a smorgasbord of seasonal goods that come ready for instant unwrapping and noshing.

— refinery29.com, "16 Store-Bought Eats For When It's Too Hot To Even Assemble A No-Cook Meal," 22 May 2018
Each offers a smorgasbord of activities that speak to guests’ interests today.

— sharyn alden, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Northwoods lodges offer a nostalgic getaway," 18 May 2018

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