Smorgasbord

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɔːrɡəsbɔːrd/

Definitions of smorgasbord

noun a buffet meal with a variety of hot and cold dishes, hors d'oeuvres, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a party and there was a smorgasbord of food to choose from.

A2 The restaurant offered a smorgasbord of options on their menu.

B1 The conference provided a smorgasbord of workshops for attendees to participate in.

B2 The art gallery displayed a smorgasbord of paintings from different time periods.

C1 The music festival featured a smorgasbord of genres for music lovers to enjoy.

C2 The international buffet restaurant offered a smorgasbord of dishes from around the world.

Examples of smorgasbord in a Sentence

formal The event featured a smorgasbord of gourmet dishes from various cuisines.

informal I love going to buffets because you get to enjoy a smorgasbord of different foods.

slang Let's hit up that new food truck, they have a smorgasbord of tasty treats.

figurative The art exhibition was a smorgasbord of creativity and talent.

Grammatical Forms of smorgasbord

• past tense: smorgasborded
• plural: smorgasbords
• comparative: more smorgasbord
• superlative: most smorgasbord
• present tense: smorgasbords
• future tense: will smorgasbord
• perfect tense: have smorgasborded
• continuous tense: is smorgasbording
• singular: smorgasbord
• positive degree: smorgasbord
• infinitive: to smorgasbord
• gerund: smorgasbording
• participle: smorgasborded

Origin and Evolution of smorgasbord

First Known Use: 1788 year

Language of Origin: Swedish

Story behind the word: The word 'smorgasbord' originated in Sweden and is a combination of the words 'smorgas' (buttered bread) and 'bord' (table). It refers to a buffet-style meal with a variety of cold dishes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a buffet of cold dishes, the term 'smorgasbord' has evolved to also refer to a wide range or assortment of things beyond food, such as options or choices in general.