family style
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noun
(of a meal) with the serving platters on the table so that all present can serve themselves.
Origin:
1930–35, Americanism
1930–35, Americanism
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Example sentences
It is truly great to come together as a community and fellowship with one another in a family style gathering.
With a group, this is a great spot to order up family style and sample it all.
As the logging industry began to decline in the area, the pair kept cooking their family style dinners for friends and neighbors.
Meals are served in a family style dining room and are prepared on the cottage.
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