buffet meaning

UK /ˈbʌfɪt/ US /ˈbʌfət/ 2 syllables

buffet (noun): a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.

buffet has 5 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

buffet as a noun

  1. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

    Synonyms: counter, sideboard

    Type of: furniture

    Kinds: credenza, minibar

  2. a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves

    Type of: meal

    Kinds: smorgasbord

  3. usually inexpensive bar

    Synonyms: snack bar, snack counter

    Type of: bar

    Kinds: commissary, milk bar

buffet as a verb

  1. strike against forcefully
    • Winds buffeted the tent

    Synonyms: knock about, batter

    Type of: strike

  2. strike, beat repeatedly
    • The wind buffeted him

    Synonyms: buff

    Type of: hit

How to pronounce buffet

buffet is pronounced /ˈbʌfɪt/ in British English and /ˈbʌfət/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BU · words ending in ET · 6-letter words

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