greasy spoons

Definition of greasy spoonsnext
plural of greasy spoon

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cafeterias
Noun
  • And in years past, teams have upgraded locker rooms and cafeterias and other elements of their buildings and operations based on these results.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • But good guidance can help families and school cafeterias make better choices.
    Bob Rommel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Greasy spoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy%20spoons. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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