hole-in-the-wall

noun

ˈhōl-in-ṯẖə-ˈwȯl

plural holes-in-the-wall

: a small and often unpretentious out-of-the-way place (such as a restaurant)

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Family-owned and run by Freddy and his kids since 2001, this hole-in-the-wall is a beloved neighborhood favorite. —

Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024 For a proper flat white, Mura in Teguise is a hole-in-the-wall café and pop-up boutique owned by Georgia Coles, who grew up in La Geria before embarking on a career as a creative director in London. —

Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024 Go deeper: 19 things to eat, see and do in Pineville, from an international food hall to year-round ice skating Reigning Doughnuts The vibe: A tiny hole-in-the-wall shop tucked in the back of Growlers Pourhouse in a former storage closet. —

Laura Barrero, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 This charming hole-in-the-wall donut shop makes fresh donuts each day. —

Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hole-in-the-wall

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hole-in-the-wall was in 1856

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