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

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