American English pronunciation
How to pronounce buffet
IPA transcription: ['bʌfət]
Pronunciation variants: ['bʌfət][bə'feɪ]
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[bə'feɪ]
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Noun
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a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
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a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
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usually inexpensive bar
Verb
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strike against forcefully
“Winds buffeted the tent”
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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.