Definition of Buffet

1. Noun. A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.

Exact synonyms: Counter, Sideboard
Specialized synonyms: Credence, Credenza, Cellaret, Minibar
Group relationships: Dining Room, Dining-room
Terms within: Drawer, Shelf
Generic synonyms: Article Of Furniture, Furniture, Piece Of Furniture

2. Verb. Strike against forcefully. "Winds buffeted the tent"
Exact synonyms: Batter, Knock About
Generic synonyms: Strike

3. Noun. A meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves.
Generic synonyms: Meal, Repast
Specialized synonyms: Smorgasbord

4. Verb. Strike, beat repeatedly. "The wind buffeted him"
Exact synonyms: Buff
Generic synonyms: Hit

5. Noun. Usually inexpensive bar.
Exact synonyms: Snack Bar, Snack Counter
Generic synonyms: Bar
Specialized synonyms: Commissary, Milk Bar

Definition of Buffet

1. n. A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc., a sideboard.

2. n. A blow with the hand; a slap on the face; a cuff.

3. v. t. To strike with the hand or fist; to box; to beat; to cuff; to slap.

4. v. i. To exercise or play at boxing; to strike; to smite; to strive; to contend.

Definition of Buffet

1. to hit sharply [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Buffet

1. 1. A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc, a sideboard. "Not when a gilt buffet's reflected pride Turns you from sound philosophy aside." (Pope) 2. A counter for refreshments; a restaurant at a railroad station, or place of public gathering. Origin: F. Buffet, LL. Bufetum; of uncertain origin; perh. Fr. The same source as E. Buffet a blow, the root meaning to puff, hence (cf. Puffed up) the idea of ostentation or display. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Buffet

buffers
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buffer country
buffer index
buffer pair
buffer solution
buffer state
buffer storage
buffer store
buffer value
buffer value of the blood
buffer zone
buffest
buffet (current term)
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buffeters
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buffet car
buffi
buffier
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buffing
buffings
buffing wheel
bufflehead

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