buffet — a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
Pronunciation (IPA): /bəˈfeɪ/
Korean meaning: 손님이 직접 음식을 가져다 먹는 식사 방식, 뷔페
Korean pronunciation: 버**페이**
Example Sentences
- My cousin ate 12 plates at the buffet and still asked if dessert was included.
- The ship was buffeted by massive waves during the storm.
- At the buffet, I strategically positioned myself near the chocolate fountain.
buffet
NOUN//bəˈfeɪ//
a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
Dancing ballet around the café buffet!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
12세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '때리다, 치다'라는 뜻이었지만, 18세기에 '가구' 의미가 추가되고, 20세기에 '셀프 서비스 식당'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cousin ate 12 plates at the buffet and still asked if dessert was included.”
“The ship was buffeted by massive waves during the storm.”
“At the buffet, I strategically positioned myself near the chocolate fountain.”
“The airline offers a simple buffet service on long-haul flights.”
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