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noun (1)

plural of buffet
as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument delivered a powerful buffet to the side of the prisoner's head

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buffets

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noun (2)

plural of buffet
as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves a buffet completed the kitchen set

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buffets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of buffet
as in licks
to strike repeatedly fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat

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Recent Examples of buffets
Noun
Pack these pants as a practical option for long flights, buffets, and full sightseeing days. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 Disney also offers free soda and other non-acoholic drinks on the pool deck, in dining rooms and buffets, and in the teens club - a benefit that would generally bring an extra fee on competing cruise lines. — Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Once synonymous with beach escapes and bottomless buffets, the all-inclusive resort is showing up in unexpected places—and Club Med is driving the change. — Ashlea Halpern, Time, 30 Apr. 2026 Public Restrooms Public restrooms near buffets, theaters, and pool decks tend to experience especially heavy traffic during peak hours. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 Luckily, there are plenty of options to enjoy with the mother figure in your life, from elaborate buffets to playful afternoon teas to family-friendly celebrations where the little ones have their own menus. — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Traditional buffets The city’s leading holiday buffet remains the Omni Fort Worth ballroom brunch. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026 Whiskey Pete’s offered a quick and affordable 24-hour IHOP, in comparison to Vegas’ pricier buffets, and Californians and Nevadans visited Primm Valley’s 100-store outlet mall, supported by shoppers who were brought by bus to the mall for free. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffets
  1. punches
  2. cabinets
  3. licks
  4. blows
  5. cupboards
  6. pounds
  7. swipes
  8. lockers
Noun
  • The poster also alleged Martinez was the one acting racist and had thrown the spice tajín in her face before any punches were thrown.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Members of Rita's loyalty program who use the Rita’s Ice app will get double loyalty punches with a purchase of the treat.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • Here, interior designers share some go-to ways to transform your orangey kitchen while working with the cabinets, not painting or replacing them.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
  • This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of cabinets
Verb
  • Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Definition of licks
Noun
  • Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • Despite the blows to Eurovision’s finances and viewership from the boycott, the contest is eyeing expansion, with a spinoff Eurovision Song Contest Asia due to take place in Bangkok in November.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • The hotel's team can also do a grocery run and stock the cupboards and fridge ahead of your stay.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • The cupboards were nearly bare.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Definition of cupboards
Verb
  • Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • Make careful vertical swipes, run the vegetable peeler down the sides of the fruit, following its curves to trim closely between the skin and the flesh.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Wipe in circular motions with a lint-free microfiber cloth to loosen grime, then finish with long, horizontal swipes.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of swipes
Noun
  • Gary officials asked families to remind students to either not bring the devices to school or keep them in lockers.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
  • That’s when Champion made thick cotton tops with hoods to help keep butchers warm in meat lockers and construction crews insulated during periods of cold outdoor labor.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of lockers

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