What is another word for buffets?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌfɪts] (IPA)

Buffets, often known as all-you-can-eat restaurants, are popular dining spots where patrons can enjoy a vast array of dishes at a fixed price. However, there are a multitude of synonyms that can be used to describe this kind of dining experience. Some examples include smörgåsbord, which refers to a Swedish buffet, banquet, carvery, feast, potluck, and table d'hôte. Other terms like cafeteria and canteen, on the other hand, refer to the environment in which the food is served rather than the meal itself. Regardless of what you choose to call it, there's no denying the popularity of this type of dining experience.

What are the hypernyms for Buffets?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Buffets

But they did not disturb little Jim, who buttoned up his coat tight, drew down his hat and squared his shoulders as he went out to meet their buffets.
"The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys"
Gulielma Zollinger
Most of the buffets had been cleaned out by the army passing to the front.
"The Soul of the War"
Philip Gibbs
More pitiable, because when they reached such ports as Calais or Boulogne or Havre, the hotels and lodging-houses were overcrowded from attic to cellars, the buffets had been swept clear of food, and committees of relief were already distracted with the overwhelming needs of a Belgian invasion.
"The Soul of the War"
Philip Gibbs

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