Thesaurus results for RESTAURANT

restaurant

noun

ˈre-stə-ˌränt

Definition of restaurant

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 According to the release, the offer is only valid once per person at participating restaurants for Rewards members. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Peruvian chef Diego Muñoz runs the two onsite restaurants, which pair Turkish and Latin American influences, while a Turkish hammam is, of course, the centerpiece of the resort’s spa. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 The coaster will be located in a new section of Six Flags called Rancho de la Tormenta, featuring Cocina Abuela – a Spanish/Latin American restaurant. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for restaurant

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Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
From Friday to Sunday, singers and alphorn players filled the streets and spontaneous bursts of yodeling echoed through restaurants, where diners initially reacted with surprise before joining in.

— Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Definition of diner

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The family opted instead for a grill and small fridge, with a wood counter built around it to give a cohesive look.

— Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off; for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side); lightly oil grate with vegetable oil.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of grill

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Instead of grabbing a seat near the stage for the night, they were whisked inside and have now been in the cafeteria food line for over 20 minutes, hoping for some $15 chicken tenders.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noncertified employees – staff like bus drivers, cafeteria workers and teaching assistants – will get a 3% raise.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

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