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Definition of smorgasbord

smorgasbord

/ˈsmɔːrɡəsˌbɔːrd/
smor · gas · bord
Plural:smorgasbords
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smorgasbord Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An extensive array, wide range, or diverse assortment of things from which to choose.

Example

"The university course catalog presents a veritable smorgasbord of elective classes in the humanities and sciences."

2

A buffet meal of Swedish origin consisting of a wide variety of hot and cold dishes, such as pickled herring, cured meats, cheeses, breads, and salads.

Example

"The hotel dining room offered a traditional Scandinavian smorgasbord featuring smoked salmon, herring, and crisp rye bread."

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• Nearby Words

smoothish
smoothly
smoothness
smorgasbord
smother
smoulderingly
smudge

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Swedish smörgåsbord, a compound of smörgås ('open-faced sandwich' or 'buttered bread', from smör 'butter' and gås 'lump of butter') and bord ('table').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smorgasbord. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smorgasbord
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