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Added 9 October 2026

buffet

/ˈbʊf.eɪ/ noun

In Latin: abacus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about buffet at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.
A meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves.
Usually inexpensive bar.

verb

Strike against forcefully.
Winds buffeted the tent
Strike, beat repeatedly.
The wind buffeted him

Origin

Inherited from Middle English buffet (“stool”), from Middle French buffet (“side table”), from Old French buffet, of unknown origin. The modern pronunciation is remodelled after modern French buffet.

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