noun
stand-up meal; buffet
Refers to a meal or party where people eat while standing, often at a reception or casual gathering. Not a full-service sit-down meal.
パーティーは立食形式で行われた。
The party was held as a stand-up buffet.
立食パーティーでは、軽食をつまみながら歓談する。
At a stand-up party, people chat while nibbling on light food.