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noun (1)

ˈbə-fət How to pronounce buffet (audio)
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as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument delivered a powerful buffet to the side of the prisoner's head

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buffet

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noun (2)

(ˌ)bə-ˈfā How to pronounce buffet (audio)
as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves a buffet completed the kitchen set

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buffet

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verb

ˈbə-fət How to pronounce buffet (audio)
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat

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Recent Examples of buffet
Noun
The restaurant, which started in Japan, brought its popular revolving buffet of sushi to Kansas City less than three years ago, landing first at 200 W 47th St. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 The large blooms feature rose-pink petals surrounding a central cone that provides a buffet for butterflies, bees, and goldfinches. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
But shareholders have pushed back against hefty pay packages, which come during a period of upheaval in Hollywood that has been buffeted by job losses from media consolidation and outsourcing. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 But back in 2022, leading up to and following the release of Don't Worry Darling, her second feature in the director's chair, Wilde couldn't make it through a single media engagement without being buffeted by gusts from a maelstrom of rumors and gossip consuming her life. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buffet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffet
  1. swipe
  2. cabinet
  3. lick
  4. blow
  5. cupboard
  6. pound
  7. punch
  8. closet
Noun
  • Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cloud’s message appeared to be a swipe at Freedom, who announced his intentions to compete in the WNBA as players and coaches have spoken out about trans athletes in women and girls’ sports.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of swipe
Noun
  • Yi offers her readers a dazzling cabinet of curiosities, exploring spirituality, desire and the desperate ways people grasp at each other.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • At the height of the trend in the 2010s, gray walls, flooring, cabinets, and countertops were viewed as a white alternative that was easier to style and design with.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Verb
  • That glib self-confidence is present in McNamara, who licks the doughnut glaze off his fingers before offering his hand to the female detective questioning the one living Jason.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One act featured two young women sitting on the stage and licking orange Popsicles (yes, that was the whole act).
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lick
Noun
  • If the aim, as stated, is to deal an economic blow to Iran, the fact is that the country is already under severe strain.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Cole recalled how, at the close of those early shows, the drawings were removed from their frames and returned to Auckland, to be put back in their cupboards.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After that the science cupboard looks more threadbare, and NASA could use some major new mission starts.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cupboard
Verb
  • On offense, that means pounding the rock with a stout run game and letting that set up the passing attack.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Russia pounded Kyiv for more than 12 hours in a sixth straight night of attacks, killing at least 12 people including six railway workers and an Indian citizen, and devastating civilian districts.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pound
Noun
  • This warm and spicy perfume is the perfect transitional scent for the season, with a fruity punch that still feels fresh enough for late summer.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Mazda has a reputation for making affordable cars that still pack a punch, and the Mazda3 is no exception.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • There’s no better time to start turning your closet over for the season ahead.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of closet

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