CultureJuly 17, 2026
smorgasbord
SMOR-guhs-bord
Definition
A wide variety of miscellaneous items or options from which one may choose.
Etymology
Derived from the Swedish 'smörgåsbord,' where 'smörgås' means sandwich (literally butter-goose, referring to butter lumps) and 'bord' means table.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the origins of the cafeteria model, which was influenced by the Swedish tradition of offering a diverse array of dishes at a single serving point.
The Houston Eatery Keeping Southern Cafeteria Culture Alive
Read the full article ↗Texas Highways