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luncheonettes

noun

plural of luncheonette

as in cafeterias

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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
Free breakfast and lunch for everyone wasn't always standard in school cafeterias, but families became used to the benefit during the pandemic, when federal rules temporarily changed.

— Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cafeterias

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Historic Printers Alley is chock full of restaurants, bars and music venues.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
As PepsiCo sought greater control over KFC’s franchised restaurants, disputes with operators emerged over franchise agreements and management policies.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of restaurants

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As Fortune has reported, sit-down chains like the Cheesecake Factory and Chili’s have been winning over diners as fast-food prices climb.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Beyond lighting and sound, diners noted the importance of comfortable surroundings and thoughtful service.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of diners

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Local eateries such as Bawk by Urban Roots, Magpie and OneSpeed Pizza have moved into spaces — some vacant and others previously occupied by other businesses — over the past year.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The 225-seater on the corner of Southeast Ninth Avenue comes from Petrillo’s group, The Restaurant People, whose portfolio includes 11 Fort Lauderdale eateries (YOLO, S3, Nubé, Boatyard).

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of eateries

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In addition to an oversized layered T-shirt and long blue hair, Kardashian rocked maximalist black nails, grills, faux piercings, and heavy eye makeup that made the Skims founder almost unrecognizable.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
The property also has two resort-style swimming pools, one with waterfalls and a rock-jumping feature, along with a tiki pavilion equipped with grills, televisions and a bar.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

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