Thesaurus results for LUNCH COUNTER

lunch counter

noun

Definition of lunch counter

as in snack bar

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Recent Examples of lunch counter The diminutive Taiwanese market-slash-lunch counter Taiwan Best Mart’s cold sesame noodles ($13) are a refreshing tangle of cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds, flour noodles and the market’s house sesame sauce. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The landlord was the university, so the couple applied for the lease, vowing to open a lunch counter, support local farmers, employ students, and change up the menu weekly. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Seth & Manni's pop-up lunch counter served sandwiches like pulled pork with a side of pickles. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Travel Abroad Chef Alfredo Nogueira and Ryan Iriarte opened Cafe Conmigo, a little lunch counter and coffee joint inspired by Cuba, in 2026. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunch counter

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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

New restaurants are opening in the Sacramento region this fall, from a downtown Vietnamese kitchen to a Southern California coffee chain heading to Folsom.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Now, this latest round will find the Top 2 classic restaurants that readers hold dear — and that’s a tall ask in a city full of favorites that have stood the test of time.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of restaurant

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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

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