buffet

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: buf-fet (2)

English Definition

A meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves.

Example Sentence

We went to a buffet restaurant for dinner.

US IPA /bəˈfeɪ/

UK IPA /ˈbʊfeɪ/

smorgasbord self-service meal spread feast

a la carte plated meal