BUFFET

Buf‐fet″ (bo͝of‐fā″), n. [[F. buffet, LL. bufetum; of uncertain origin; perh. fr. the same source as E. buffet a blow, the root meaning to puff, hence (cf. puffed up) the idea of ostentation or display.]] 1. 1. A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc., a sideboard.
Not when a gilt buffet's reflected pride Turns you from sound philosophy aside. Pope. 2. 2. A counter for refreshments; a restaurant at a railroad station, or place of public gathering.