buffet

/bˈʌfət/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
2. a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
3. usually inexpensive bar

verb

1. strike against forcefully
   “Winds buffeted the tent”
2. strike, beat repeatedly
   “The wind buffeted him”

Synonyms for buffet

• counter
• sideboard
• snack bar
• snack counter
• knock about
• batter
• buff