diner

noun

din·​er ˈdī-nər 

1

: a person who dines (as in a restaurant) or who is dining

2

a

: dining car

b

chiefly US : a typically small, informal, and inexpensive restaurant that has an extensive menu and that is often made from or designed to resemble a modified railroad dining car

had lunch at a roadside diner

Synonyms

• beanery
• café
• cafe
• caff [British]
• eatery
• grill
• restaurant

Examples of diner in a Sentence

we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner

Recent Examples on the Web

Werner emphasizes the importance of mindful ordering, suggesting that diners focus on lean proteins like steamed or grilled chicken, fish, and lean cuts of beef. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024

Made our host cry and the rest of our brunch diners feel uncomfortable. —Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 June 2024

Cielo is open Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-10 p.m. For those yearning for real Neapolitan pizza and freshly made pasta in the South Bay, the beloved Doppio Zero Italian restaurant, pizzeria and bar that has thrilled Mountain View diners for the last 10 years just opened a location in Campbell. —Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024

Giorgio Baldi is a favorite spot for Hollywood celebs, including recent diners Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber, and more. —Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing diner

• diner-out

Kids Definition

diner

noun

din·​er ˈdī-nər 

1

: one that dines

2

a

: dining car

b

: a restaurant in the shape of a railroad car