Thesaurus results for LUNCHEONETTE

luncheonette

noun

Definition of luncheonette

as in cafeteria

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Recent Examples of luncheonette Maine’s oldest and smallest luncheonette, the Palace Diner—at only 15 stools—is arguably also its hardest walk-in. — Air Mail, 4 July 2026 This simple and straightforward luncheonette never tries to overcomplicate the diner experience, and that attitude carries through to the menu. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 The luncheonette takes its name from one of Rouse’s favorite country acts, Pinto Bennett & the Famous Motel Cowboys. — Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Start mornings at Candy Kitchen, an old-school luncheonette (which opened back in 1925), then stroll downtown to shop at upscale Sylvester & Co. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for luncheonette

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Noun

That’s a student sitting in a cafeteria or a locker room, noticing a name on a banner or a jersey and deciding on their own that the brand behind it is worth trusting.

— Karl Mawhinney, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The reception was held in a cafeteria with a small stage at the front.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of cafeteria

Noun

Second, as the nation grew wealthier, other employment opportunities for women emerged in the service economy — in retail, restaurants, leisure and hospitality, and even some professional services.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
The restaurant specializes in pizza with classic Indian flavors.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of restaurant

Noun

Without another person’s preferences to weigh, diners can set their own pace or try restaurants that might not appeal to their usual companions.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Slowly, always slowly, and always in the company of a human server, the robot transports dishes to diners’ tables, where the human server distributes them.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of diner

Noun

While The Rotunda is a place reserved for executives whose titles grant them the privilege of entry, the seating arrangement is more reminiscent of a high school lunchroom, except that everyone is much wealthier and more powerful.

— Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
The address encompasses three levels of retail, plus an employee lunchroom, an expansive alterations atelier along with dedicated spaces for fittings and bespoke consultations.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lunchroom

Noun

The beloved emporium is filled with more than a dozen purveyors and eateries, including Hog Island Oyster Bar, The Olive Press, and Johnny Doughnuts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Two eateries were offering grab-and-go options, and airport spokesperson Mike Christensen said more options would arrive later in the day and week.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of eatery

Noun

Some visitors had expressed fears that exhibits, such as the casket of Emmett Till and a Greensboro lunch counter housed at the neighboring American History Museum, may have been altered to appease the administration’s concerns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
The casual restaurants serving simple, inexpensive meals, typically at a lunch counter, began emerging in the late 19th century.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of lunch counter

Noun

High school sports programs are filled with dozens of volunteers — manning the snack bar, taking tickets, helping provide security, cleaning floors, carrying equipment and taking statistics.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
The interactive experience would be in a four-story building with bird-safe glass on the upper floor, a retail store, snack bar and restaurant.

— Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of snack bar

Noun

Flames could be seen coming from the third floor and through the roof, with flare-ups around a grill atop the roof.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
At Helen, also downtown in a 1920s-era building, chef Rob McDaniel serves a menu almost entirely cooked over a grill that's inspired by his grandmother's open-fire cooking.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of grill

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