buffet

Noun
  1. A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room;
    Has shelves and drawers (synset 102915411)
    hypernym: article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
    hyponym:
    part holonym:
    • drawer - a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
    • shelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
    part meronym: dining room, dining-room - a room used for dining
    synonym: counter, sideboard
  2. A meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves (synset 107591747)
    hypernym: meal, repast - the food served and eaten at one time
    hyponym: smorgasbord - an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal
  3. Usually inexpensive bar (synset 104254864)
    hypernym: bar - a counter where you can obtain food or drink
    hyponym:
    • commissary - a snack bar in a film studio
    • milk bar - snack bar that sells milk drinks and light refreshments (such as ice cream)
    synonym: snack bar, snack counter
Verb
  1. Strike against forcefully (synset 201420359)
    "Winds buffeted the tent"
    hypernym: strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
    synonym: batter, knock about
  2. Strike, beat repeatedly (synset 201420232)
    "The wind buffeted him"
    hypernym: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
    synonym: buff

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