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smorgasbord

Definition

  • noun: a meal with many different foods that are placed on a large table so that people can serve themselves
  • noun: a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes (as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, cheeses, salads, and relishes)

Examples

  • We were presented with a 'smorgasbord' [='variety'] of options.

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's okay. It's impressive to see a man feeding off his emotions. year of immobility's right, judging by the muscle and spine deterioration. Blood tests show a smorgasbord of drugs in his system. Even an antibiotic, probably to keep the bed sores from infecting. Now, has he tried to speak (..)
    1995 Se7en