Basic Details
Word: Buffet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A meal where guests serve themselves various dishes, typically arranged on a table.
Synonyms: Smorgasbord, banquet, spread
Antonyms: la carte, single dish
Idioms and Phrases
- Buffet of choices: A wide variety of options available. Example: "The bakery offered a buffet of choices, from cakes to pastries."
- Buffet one's way through: To move through something with determination, often pushing aside obstacles. Example: "He buffeted his way through the crowd to get to the front of the stage."
Usage Examples
Example 1: For her birthday, she decided to have a buffet where all her friends could enjoy different foods.
Example 2: The hotels breakfast buffet included fresh fruit, pastries, and cereals for all guests.
Example 3: At the wedding, the buffet was filled with delicious dishes from around the world.
Fun Fact
The word "buffet" comes from the French "bufet," which means a sideboard where food is displayed. It started as a way to serve food in homes and later became popular in restaurants.
Famous Quote
"Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate." Alan D. Wolfelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "buffet" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A meal with self-service
c) A musical piece
d) A type of drink
Answer: b) A meal with self-service
2. Which of these is a synonym of "buffet"?
a) Dining table
b) Smorgasbord
c) Sandwich
d) Soup
Answer: b) Smorgasbord
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "buffet"?
a) Meal
b) la carte
c) Feast
d) Banquet
Answer: b) la carte
4. Which sentence uses "buffet" correctly?
a) She invited her friends for a buffet lunch at her house.
b) He will buffet the balloon in the air.
c) The fish buffet under the water lifeguard.
d) We will buffet the dog in the park.
Answer: a) She invited her friends for a buffet lunch at her house.
5. Which idiom refers to having many options?
a) Buffet of choices
b) Counting chickens
c) As easy as pie
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Buffet of choices
