as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diner
Even though the vindicator is ready to go, the Doctor convinces Belinda to do some investigating at the diner.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2025
The diner attracts both young customers and long-time regulars.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Not the brunch vibes the diners were going for, and also, serves him right.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, at Double Luck, the menu focuses on traditional Sichuan Chinese dishes, some of which will be unfamiliar to the casual diner.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2025
The diner attracts both young customers and long-time regulars.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Not the brunch vibes the diners were going for, and also, serves him right.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, at Double Luck, the menu focuses on traditional Sichuan Chinese dishes, some of which will be unfamiliar to the casual diner.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diner
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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
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Many of the fruits and vegetables at Jones’ Westport restaurant are grown in her garden behind the cafe.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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Yellow Magnolia Cafe Located inside the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (admission required), this cafe is a beautiful way to give mom her flowers.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Diner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diner. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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