American English pronunciation

How to pronounce buffet

IPA transcription: ['bʌfət]

Pronunciation variants: ['bʌfət][bə'feɪ]

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Noun

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

  • a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves

  • usually inexpensive bar

Verb

  • strike against forcefully

    “Winds buffeted the tent”

  • strike, beat repeatedly

    “The wind buffeted him”

Usage examples

  • While the police were storming the building, Buffet slit the hostages' throats.
  • Some taller riders complained of wind buffeting with the smaller S model stock windscreens.
  • A group of people pick and choose foods from a buffet
  • Jimmy Buffett referenced Henry in his song "Saxophones".
  • Buffet sees this French Communist victory as a victory for communists across Europe.
  • Buffett displayed an interest in business and investing at a young age.
  • The buffet coach was turned around with first class seating converted to standard.
  • His art was now influenced by art brut and Jean Dubuffet.
  • A group of people are lined up at a dinner buffet.