Definition

A type of meal where many different dishes are served, allowing people to choose what they want to eat.

Example

At the party, there was a smorgasbord of delicious foods to try.

Conversation

Did you see the buffet at the party last night?

Yeah, it was a real smorgasbord of delicious foods!

I couldn't believe how many options there were to choose from.

I know, right? I tried a little bit of everything!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smorgasbord originates from Swedish 'smörgåsbord', where 'smörgås' means 'sandwich' (from 'smör' meaning butter and 'gås' meaning goose) and 'bord' means 'table'. The term refers to a table of various dishes, particularly sandwiches, served buffet-style.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'table' ('bord') filled with a variety of 'sandwiches' ('smörgås') — that's what a smorgasbord is, a feast of many different foods.

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