Buffets Meaning in English
word · lemma: buffet
Definition
'Buffets' is the plural of 'buffet' and can mean either places where food is served for self-service, or the third person singular/present and simple past of the verb 'to buffet', meaning to hit repeatedly or to strike forcefully.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'buffets' refers to multiple self-serve meal locations. As a verb, 'buffets' (pronounced buh-FETS) is more formal or literary, meaning repeated hitting, often used about wind or waves. Don't confuse the noun (pronounced 'BUF-ay') and the verb. Common collocations: 'the wind buffets the coast', 'hotel buffets'.
Example Sentences
There are three buffets in the hotel.
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Many people like to eat at all-you-can-eat buffets.
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The wind buffets the small boat on the sea.
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On weekends, hotel buffets get really crowded.
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The city’s skyscrapers are buffeted by strong winds every winter.
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Even the toughest hikers can be buffeted by unexpected storms.
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