family style

adverb, adjective

(of a meal) with the serving platters on the table so that all present can serve themselves.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Origin of family style

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Words nearby family style

family planning, family practice, family practitioner, family room, family skeleton, family style, family support, family therapy, family tree, family values, family way
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