1. (

• buffet ,
• counter ,
• sideboard

) a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers ;

2. (

• buffet

) a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves ;

3. (

• snack_bar ,
• snack_counter ,
• buffet ,

) usually inexpensive bar ;

1. (

• buffet ,
• knock_about ,
• batter ,

) strike against forcefully; "Winds buffeted the tent" ;

2. (

• buffet ,
• buff ,

) strike, beat repeatedly; "The wind buffeted him" ;