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 buffet buffet /bəˈfeɪ/

noun

  1. () A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers  ( sideboard , buffet , counter )
    a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
  2. Usually inexpensive bar  ( buffet , snack bar , snack counter )
    usually inexpensive bar
     The snack bar was a great on-the-go treat
    The snack bar was a great on-the-go treat
  3. A meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves  ( buffet )
    a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
     The hotel's breakfast buffet was full of delicious choices
    The hotel's breakfast buffet was full of delicious choices

verb

  1. () Strike against forcefully  ( knock about , batter , buffet )
    strike against forcefully
     Winds buffeted the tent
    Winds buffeted the tent
  2. Strike, beat repeatedly  ( buffet , buff )
    strike, beat repeatedly
     The wind buffeted him
    The wind buffeted him