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

The country buffet is a very specific genre of restaurant, with origins in the cafeterias and meat-and-threes of the South.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Inside the cafeteria, a wide-eyed crowd has gathered around a teacher showing off a magic trick.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of cafeteria

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

Noun

Beyond lighting and sound, diners noted the importance of comfortable surroundings and thoughtful service.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
As winter set in, Hopper made numerous excursions, trekking up to the Dixie Kitchen diner in Midtown to sketch the coffee urns, as well as salt and pepper shakers, cups, and napkin dispensers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 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

Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, in a Facebook post Tuesday, said she was alerted Monday to ICE enforcement activity in her Natomas district and saw ICE vehicles outside a Natomas eatery.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Lamb barbacoa tacos garnished with pápalo and radishes, and served with a side of consommé and patitas de carnero (lamb’s feet) are the main draw at this humble, Hidalgo-style eatery in Roma Sur.

— Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of eatery

Noun

Among the participants is Adzema Pharmacy, a longtime McCandless staple known not only for prescriptions but also for its lunch counter.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
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

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

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