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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
Guests can enjoy its signature Morning Table breakfast buffet, as well as popular Friday seafood buffets, Saturday prime rib dinners and Sunday brunch. — Evan Moore august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 According to the publication, the famous buffets of Las Vegas fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, its social-distancing requirements and the trend of wealthier visitors seeking higher-end restaurants. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 When most people think about a cruise vacation, visions of buffets, onboard water parks, and late-night parties often come to mind. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 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 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 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 Pack these pants as a practical option for long flights, buffets, and full sightseeing days. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 May 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 Raiders are off Sunday before returning Monday morning, so their starting quarterback and star pass rusher will compete against each other again, though, Kubiak hopes, without any punches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The welcoming rum punches were a nice introduction to the soft life that this resort offers you upon entry.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • Add glass inserts, remove doors, or replace cabinets with floating shelves for a fresh, modern look.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The dark theme even permeated the kitchen, which featured a large black-and-white marble island surrounded by black cabinets.
    — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 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
  • After the dustups, the offense went from taking blows from the defense to delivering some of its own.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • During the less than a minute-long elevator ride, the duo trading blows, according to the video.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • In smaller apartment or townhouse renovations, homeowners sometimes rely on overhead cupboards instead.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage.
    — Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of cupboards
Verb
  • The first murder is a girl slicing into her slumbering mother’s neck with a hacksaw; then her brother pounds his father’s face in with a baseball bat.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • And, in fact, for all of the shock value in his writing and swipes at the food establishment, Bourdain became extraordinarily generous and even sweet as his fame grew, quick to heap praise, especially for writers and chefs on the rise.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Using gestures and swipes on a traditional slab-style phone always felt cramped and imprecise when trying to pull off quick maneuvers.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of swipes
Noun
  • The players themselves said that their favorite part so far was the zero-gravity recliners at their lockers.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • An industry analyst said, however, that Jetstar was the first to charge for use of the overhead lockers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of lockers

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