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
Local 99 members include custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, teacher aides and security aides.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Sale is in school cafeteria, 401 E. Roberta Ave., Waukesha.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Instead of a bustling cafeteria, the courthouse has a small self-serve market stocked with energy bars and instant noodles.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The cafeteria's Avon outpost offers Gray Brothers' renowned pies, cakes and other baked goods for pickup in a traditional bakery setting from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Sale is in school cafeteria, 401 E. Roberta Ave., Waukesha.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Instead of a bustling cafeteria, the courthouse has a small self-serve market stocked with energy bars and instant noodles.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The cafeteria's Avon outpost offers Gray Brothers' renowned pies, cakes and other baked goods for pickup in a traditional bakery setting from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafeteria
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Jamie Foxx is recuperating after his representatives said he was hit by glass at a Beverly Hills restaurant where a fight with other people allegedly broke out Friday night.Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Foxx is recovering after an incident at a restaurant during his birthday dinner on Friday left him with injuries.Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sitting and sunning by the 14th floor pool puts you steps away from the poolside cafe Bella’s Rooftop Bar.Essence, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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There are five guest rooms and a cafe with a view into her backyard, a dense tropical forest.Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
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End the night at Jay’s diner, the best place for hangover food.Lee Middleton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
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Christmas is just around the corner and while most restaurants will be closed, there are a few that will be open to serve diners on the holiday.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mobiles hanging from the ceiling of an employee lunchroom to build awareness of values.Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The trailer shows the crew inviting Franklin to sit with them in a lunchroom.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Cafeteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cafeteria. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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