Synonyms for

Buffet

Verb / ˈbʌfʌt / / bʌˈfeɪ / Another word for buffet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves

Synonyms & similar words

batter buff snackbar sideboard knockabout counter snackcounter smorgasbord feast banquet spread selection array assortment variety meal table refectory cafeteria eatery restaurant canteen cookhouse kitchen galley

Synonyms by register

Formal

spread selection assortment array

Informal

spread smorgasbord spreads spreads

Literary

feast banquet spread

Antonyms

abstain deprive forgo refrain starve withhold

Common collocations

  • buffet breakfast
  • buffet lunch
  • buffet dinner
  • buffet style
  • buffet line
  • buffet table
  • buffet service

Word family

noun buffet
verb buffet

Usage note

As a noun, 'buffet' refers to a meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes. As a verb, it means to strike repeatedly or to struggle against adversity.

Example sentences

  1. The hotel's buffet had a wide selection of food.
  2. I filled my plate at the buffet and sat down to eat.
  3. My family and I went to a Chinese buffet for dinner.
  4. The company provided a buffet for their employees during the holiday party.
  5. I always get excited for the breakfast buffet at the hotel.

Quotes

  • Life is a buffet.
  • The world is a buffet, but you don't have to sample everything.
  • Life is like a buffet, you never know what you're gonna get.

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