buffet
1 of 2nouna meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere
C1Learn more on WikipediaA buffet is a style of meal service where a variety of dishes are arranged on a table or series of tables, and guests serve themselves from this selection. This type of dining allows guests to choose their own portions and sample different foods according to their preferences. Buffets often feature a wide range of items, including appetizers, salads, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Common settings for buffets include hotels, restaurants, parties, and events like weddings or conferences. Buffets offer convenience and flexibility, allowing for a casual and social dining experience as guests can return to the buffet for multiple servings and eat at their own pace.
- The hotel offered a lavish buffet with a wide variety of international cuisines.
- Guests enjoyed the seafood buffet, featuring fresh oysters, shrimp, and crab legs.
- The company organized a buffet lunch for its employees during the conference.
- The buffet included a salad bar, hot entrees, and a dessert station.
- We sat at a table near the window to enjoy our buffet breakfast with a view of the garden.
a sideboard or piece of furniture in a dining room, typically with shelves or drawers for storing dishes
- The antique buffet displayed fine china in the dining room.
- They bought a wooden buffet to store plates and glassware.
- The buffet had drawers for silverware and cabinets for linens.
- A buffet was placed against the wall to hold serving dishes.
- The buffet matched the table and chairs in style.
a small, typically inexpensive bar or counter where drinks and light snacks are served
- We stopped at a roadside buffet for coffee and sandwiches.
- The hotel had a buffet offering drinks and simple snacks.
- He grabbed a quick meal at the airport buffet.
- The festival featured a buffet serving beer and soft drinks.
- The buffet was crowded during the evening rush.