smorgasbord

noun

smor·gas·bord | \ ˈsmȯr-gəs-ˌbȯrd

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

Recent Examples on the Web Grand Marais' postcard-like perch hard by the shores of Lake Superior, its smorgasbord of eateries and shops, and its emerging artsy vibe are among other attractions. — Star Tribune, "Storied Gunflint Trail hints of change," 12 Feb. 2021 Since early Wednesday, the president’s lawyers have threatened or filed a flurry of legal actions — from Philadelphia to the Nevada desert — remarkable if only for the smorgasbord of claims. — Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, "Trump's new campaign: Flurry of election lawsuits in search of strategy," 7 Nov. 2020 Sunday's flight featured a smorgasbord of CubeSats, nanosats and other small spacecraft provided by multiple companies and institutions. — William Harwood, CBS News, "SpaceX Falcon 9 boosts record 143 satellites into orbit on "rideshare" mission," 25 Jan. 2021 The evening will be a smorgasbord of performances of all stripes by Jump-Start company members and friends, including Chayito Champion, Rodney Garza, Kristina Wong, Ruby Nelda Perez and Erik Bosse. — Deborah Martin, ExpressNews.com, "Fire and farewell: Jump-Start’s 2021 Performance Party will end with tribute to S.T. Shimi and other lost friends, family," 5 Jan. 2021 This game absolutely refuses to be constrained by a single genre and offers players a veritable smorgasbord of game mechanics. — M. J. Lewis, Wired, "The Swashbuckling Escapism of Sid Meier’s Pirates!," 22 Jan. 2021 Indulging in a smorgasbord of fresh entertainment will provide the greatest pleasure during your spare time. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Nov. 28, 2020: Pisces, tell a story; Capricorn, play a trendy new game," 28 Nov. 2020 A half-dozen women piled this week’s smorgasbord of treats into individual mounds on tables throughout the church parlor and briskly filled big white bag after bag with a selection of each. — Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, "Dallas bakers fire up their home ovens against COVID -- and offer a sweet lesson to the rest of us," 17 Nov. 2020 Winter offers an exciting smorgasbord of activities in the great outdoors—sledding, skiing, building snowmen. — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, "When Is the First Day of Winter in 2020?," 16 Nov. 2020

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