How to Use deli in a Sentence

deli

noun
  • We bought sandwiches and drinks at the deli.
  • So what makes this deli unique?
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Stop Sale on all that deli meat.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Make a coleslaw for a side or pick some up from the deli.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Neither hot food nor cold food was safe in the deli area.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Mind you, there are six more packs of cheese in the fridge, and deli meat.
    — Maxwell Rabb, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The deli across the street and the corner store and all of that.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Give chicken a rest and use deli ham slices in your next pot pie.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Nine packs of deli meat got hit with Stop Sales.
    — David J. Neal may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
  • Think slices of bread to teach about squares and deli meats for circles.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Get your cold cut sandwich game on with this slicer that’s deli-ready.
    — Underscored Staff, CNN Underscored, 13 Oct. 2020
  • The deli might have to look for substitutes if the war goes on.
    — Talia Soglin, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Both come with pickles, deli mustard and a choice of two sides.
    — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • Buy juice boxes, deli ham and snack staples here.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Layers of deli meats with a spicy olive relish on a crusty round loaf.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2021
  • He is survived by none of the restaurants or the deli that made his name.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The deli went through about 80 pounds of lobster meat the first year.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2020
  • The deli handwash sink next to warewash sink was blocked by a garbage can.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • They can be found in the olive bar in your grocery store's deli section.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
  • They can be found in the olive bar in your grocery store's deli section.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
  • They can be found in the olive bar in your grocery store's deli section.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Their role was limited to sales; the deli counter, too, was fair game.
    — Olivia Potts, Longreads, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Here are the healthiest deli meats.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The deli meat is fresh; the lettuce has the right crunch; the tomatoes are ripe and juicy.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 10 Sep. 2021
  • Read the full report for the Conoco deli.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
  • That’s why the deli lists the opening date as 1928.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Stopping at the deli counter at the grocery store is always a must.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The victim was standing and waiting at the deli counter at the time.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2021
  • One of the best features of the deli counter is their sandwiches.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
  • This is a real issue for those of us who prefer very thin deli meats.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026

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