as in restaurant
a place where people get food at a counter and carry it to a table for eating
The restaurant resembled a school cafeteria.
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Recent Examples of cafeteria
The 13 plaintiffs allege that while being held in the cafeteria, there was a medical emergency, which prompted the women to call for assistance.
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
The Bursa governor's office told the outlet that the hotel was empty of guests at the time, but 12 staff members remained in the building when the fire broke out in the cafeteria.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Tiki Taco does popups inside the Kansas Health System cafeteria Tuesdays.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
There are few spots to break for lunch or a snack because all of the cafeterias on the base shut down long ago.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
The Bursa governor's office told the outlet that the hotel was empty of guests at the time, but 12 staff members remained in the building when the fire broke out in the cafeteria.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Tiki Taco does popups inside the Kansas Health System cafeteria Tuesdays.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
There are few spots to break for lunch or a snack because all of the cafeterias on the base shut down long ago.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafeteria
Noun
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Target Sam's Club Aldi Publix Others, such as Walmart, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Food Lion, and Meijer, among others, will be open on April 20. Easter 2025: Which restaurants are open Easter Sunday?—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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With fewer local productions, L.A.’s entertainment workers are spending less at supermarkets, restaurants, dry cleaners and other businesses, said Monica Levinson, a member of Producers United, which met last week with the mayor’s team to seek additional support for the industry.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the trendy neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, cafes and clothing stores bustled as usual.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sisters are opening Peek-a-Brew this spring, a modern play café, located at 118 Main St. in Old Saybrook, which will combine a sit-down bistro-style cafe with an area for children to play.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Drivas grew up eating cheeseburgers and onion rings at a diner her father ran for 35 years.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Set against the backdrop of New Jersey’s Circassian community, the film revolves around a teenager whose father and aunt run a struggling diner specializing in Circassian cuisine.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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The new brick school included a lunchroom and kitchen, and the Mothers’ Club hired a woman to do the cooking.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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Eventually the school board took over the operation of the lunchroom.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Cafeteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cafeteria. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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