smorgasbord

• Nom désignant un assortiment varié ou une collection, souvent utilisé pour décrire un buffet froid avec un large choix de plats ou, au sens figuré, un ensemble hétéroclite de choses ou d'options.

A noun referring to a varied assortment or collection, often used to describe a buffet meal with a wide selection of dishes, or metaphorically a diverse range of items or options.

1. Varied assortment of foodB2formalculinary

   A buffet-style meal featuring a wide variety of dishes, typically including cold and hot items, served as a self-service spread.

   Assortiment varié de mets

   • The hotel offered a lavish smorgasbord for breakfast.
   • We enjoyed a traditional smorgasbord with herring, salmon, and cheeses.
   • The party featured a smorgasbord of appetizers and main courses.

   Synonymesarrayassortmentbuffethodgepodgemedleymiscellanypotpourriselectionspreadvariety

2. Diverse collection or mixtureB2informal

   A wide and varied assortment of different things, ideas, or options.

   Assortiment varié et hétéroclite

   • The conference offered a smorgasbord of workshops and seminars.
   • Her bookshelf held a smorgasbord of genres, from science fiction to history.
   • The city's cultural festival was a smorgasbord of music, dance, and art.

   Synonymesassortmenthodgepodgemedleymiscellanymixed bagmotleypatchworkpotpourrivariety