English · Food & Drink
buffet
/ˈbʊf.eɪ/
[/ˈbʊf.eɪ/]
self-service meal
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A buffet is a meal where people serve themselves from a range of dishes laid out.
Example
At the hotel buffet guests filled their plates from a long table of hot and cold dishes.
At the hotel buffet guests filled their plates from a long table of hot and cold dishes.
Etymology
From French 'buffet' (sideboard), from which food was served.
How & Where It’s Used
Self-service dining common at hotels, weddings, and parties.