smorgasbord UK /ˈsmɔːɡæs(ˌ)bɔːd/US /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ noun2 •A Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes; (by extension) any buffet with a wide selection of dishes.In carrying out the Swedish luxury theme, tasty Scandinavian food will be served from the Stratocruiser galley. The lower-deck cocktail bar will feature smorgasbord snacks and drinks. — 1946 •(figurative) An abundant and diverse collection of things.If you have an appetite for education statistics, consider the above an appetizer for the smorgasbord you'll find in the Digest of Education Statistics 1990. — 1991 formssmorgasbords · smörgåsbords