buffet

noun
[L16185]

Forms

  • singular : buffet
  • plural : buffets

Senses

  • system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where the diners generally serve themselves
  • counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served (usually located in a hotel or station)

buffet

verb
[L16186]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : buffet
  • simple present, singular, third person : buffets
  • simple past : buffeted
  • present participle : buffeting
  • past participle : buffeted

Senses

  • knock around, as by the wind
  • pelt, throw lots of things at someone