BUFFET: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BUFFET?

Need another word that means the same as “buffet”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “buffet” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Buffet” are: snack bar, snack counter, counter, sideboard, cold table, cold meal, self-service, smorgasbord, cafe, cafeteria, canteen, salad bar, refreshment counter, refreshment stall, restaurant, cabinet, china cupboard, buff, batter, knock about

Buffet as a Noun

Definitions of "Buffet" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “buffet” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A cabinet with shelves and drawers for keeping dinnerware and table linens; a sideboard.
• A meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves.
• A meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves.
• A room or counter in a station, hotel, or other public building selling light meals or snacks.
• Usually inexpensive bar.
• A railway carriage selling light meals or snacks.
• A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.

Synonyms of "Buffet" as a noun (17 Words)

cabinet	Persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers. A cocktail cabinet.
cafe	A shop selling sweets, cigarettes, newspapers, etc. and staying open after normal hours.
cafeteria	A restaurant in which customers serve themselves from a counter and pay before eating. Employers who offer cafeteria plans and other flexible programs.
canteen	Restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat.
china cupboard	A government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong.
cold meal	A mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs.
cold table	The sensation produced by low temperatures.
counter	A person who counts things. A counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot.
refreshment counter	Activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation.
refreshment stall	Snacks and drinks served as a light meal.
restaurant	A building where people go to eat.
salad bar	Food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens.
self-service	The practice of serving yourself (as in a grocery or cafeteria.
sideboard	A board forming the side, or a part of the side, of a structure, especially a removable board at the side of a cart or lorry. Bushy sideboards and a moustache.
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. A veritable smorgasbord of religions.
snack bar	A light informal meal.
snack counter	A light informal meal.

Usage Examples of "Buffet" as a noun

• A cold buffet lunch.

Buffet as a Verb

Definitions of "Buffet" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “buffet” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Strike, beat repeatedly.
• Strike against forcefully.

Synonyms of "Buffet" as a verb (3 Words)

batter	Strike violently and repeatedly. Men have also been battered by their spouses or partners.
buff	Polish (something. Buff the wooden floors.
knock about	Knock against with force or violence.

Usage Examples of "Buffet" as a verb

• The wind buffeted him.
• Winds buffeted the tent.

Associations of "Buffet" (30 Words)

breakfast	Provide breakfast for. A breakfast of bacon and eggs.
brunch	Combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning. We brunch in Sundays.
cafeteria	A restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier. Employers who offer cafeteria plans and other flexible programs.
canteen	A specially designed case or box containing a set of cutlery.
cookery	The act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat. People are needed who have experience in cookery.
dessert	A dish served as the last course of a meal. A dessert of chocolate mousse.
dine	Regularly entertain friends with (a humorous story or interesting piece of information. He has been able to dine out on that story for the last 26 years.
diner	A person who is eating, typically a customer in a restaurant.
dinner	A party of people assembled to have dinner together. Brown heard the phone ring during dinner.
eat	Eat a meal take a meal. What s eating you.
eating	The act of consuming food.
gobble	Eat (something) hurriedly and noisily. He gobbled up the rest of his sandwich.
gulp	An act of gulping food or drink. The men gulped down their beers.
lunch	Eat lunch. A light lunch.
luncheon	A formal lunch, or a formal word for lunch. A ladies luncheon was taking place.
lunchtime	The time in the middle of the day when lunch is eaten. He observed a regular lunchtime.
meal	The food eaten during a meal. The evening meal.
mealtime	The time at which a meal is eaten. Family life seemed to revolve around mealtimes.
menu	An agenda of things to do. Politics and sport are on the menu tonight.
midday	The middle of the day; noon. He awoke at midday.
overnight	Done happening or for use overnight. You can recharge the battery overnight.
postprandial	Occurring or done after a meal. We were jolted from our postprandial torpor.
potluck	Whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all. Having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck.
pub	Tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms often provides light meals. Sometimes we would catch the train into Oxford and go pubbing.
repast	The food served and eaten at one time. A sumptuous repast.
restaurant	A building where people go to eat.
sleeper	A stocky fish with mottled coloration which occurs widely in warm seas and fresh water. That movie was the sleeper of the summer.
snack	Eat a snack eat lightly. It s clear from the pics that her new husband is a total snack.
supper	A meal consisting of the specified food with chips. I was sent to bed without any supper.
tonight	The evening or night of the present day. Are you doing anything tonight.