as in diner
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
when we get sick of cooking dinner at home, we like to go out to eat at a nice restaurant
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Recent Examples of restaurant
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.
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Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
The new law would not prohibit customers from continuing to tip restaurant workers.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
The record-breaking athlete popped the question with a 5-carat diamond ring under an arch of white roses at the Golden Swan restaurant.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Donna Kelce, mom of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, also makes her acting debut as the manager of a barbecue restaurant.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
The new law would not prohibit customers from continuing to tip restaurant workers.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
The record-breaking athlete popped the question with a 5-carat diamond ring under an arch of white roses at the Golden Swan restaurant.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Donna Kelce, mom of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, also makes her acting debut as the manager of a barbecue restaurant.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurant
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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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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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Its surface is spacious enough to make nearly 20 burgers at a time, and its add-ons like side shelves will store his seasonings and keep grill tools within arm’s reach.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Zaina, on the other hand, surprises J.R. with an Eagles grill set, some slides, and a candle.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a group of firefighters walked in Wednesday evening, the cafeteria erupted in applause.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Restaurant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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