lunch counter

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Recent Examples of lunch counter The latter was the site of the 1960 sit-in that led to the desegregation of lunch counters in the South. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 Plans include reconstructing the lunch counter for a future exhibit, according to the Express-News. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 The buildings' exterior materials will be replaced, while the flooring and wall finishes from the historic lunch counter will be protected, according to the Express-News. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 The white businessmen of Birmingham did agree to some of King’s demands, including the desegregation of lunch counters. Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lunch counter 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch counter
Noun
  • As well as the outdoor baths, Sky Lagoon has other amenities, including a steam room as well as a snack bar, where visitors can try traditional Icelandic food and drinks.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In the clean-lined kitchen, the marble countertop waterfalls over the snack bar island alongside wooden cabinetry.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • As a group of firefighters walked in Wednesday evening, the cafeteria erupted in applause.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Six years ago, Clara Temple was in first grade, trying to order lunch from the cafeteria for the first time.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • There's also a restaurant, indoor-outdoor spa, yoga studio and infinity pool.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Related: Jamie Foxx Finally Revealed What His ‘Mystery Illness’ Was & Called the Recovery the ‘Worst Year of His Life’ What started as your typical night out at the upscale eatery quickly went south when some fellow diners apparently didn’t get the memo about restaurant etiquette.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Mobiles hanging from the ceiling of an employee lunchroom to build awareness of values.
    Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • 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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“Lunch counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20counter. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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