buffet
Definition
- n. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
- n. a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
- v. strike against forcefully
- v. strike, beat repeatedly
Word forms
- Past participle
- buffetted
- Present participle
- buffeting
- Past tense
- buffeted
- Third person singular
- buffets
Example sentences
n.
We enjoyed a delicious buffet at the hotel last night.
vt.
The boxer was able to buffet his opponent with quick punches.
vi.
She had to buffet against many challenges to achieve her dreams.