IPA: //bəˈfeɪ//
KK: /bʌˈfeɪ/
adjective
Definition: A style of serving food where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes, often laid out on a table.
Example: We enjoyed a buffet dinner with many different types of cuisine.
noun
Definition: A type of meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes set out on a table or counter.
Example: We enjoyed a delicious buffet at the wedding reception.
transitive verb
Definition: To hit or strike something repeatedly, often with force.
Example: The strong winds buffeted the small boat as it sailed across the lake.