obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service; "kept a fire extinguisher available"; "much information is available through computers"; "available in many colors"; "the list of available candidates is unusually long"
convenient for use or disposal; "the house is available after July 1"; "2000 square feet of usable office space"
not busy; not otherwise committed; "he was not available for comment"; "he was available and willing to accompany her"
an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal