Dictionary
deli
deli
noun \ˈde-lē\
: a store where you can buy foods (such as meats, cheese, salads, and sandwiches) that are already cooked or prepared
plural del·is
Full Definition of DELI
:Â delicatessen
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Examples of DELI
- We bought sandwiches and drinks at the deli.
First Known Use of DELI
circa 1954
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