diner

noun

din·​er ˈdī-nər How to pronounce diner (audio)
1
: a person who dines (as in a restaurant) or who is dining
2
b
chiefly US : a typically small, informal, and inexpensive restaurant that has an extensive menu and that is often made from or designed to resemble a modified railroad dining car
had lunch at a roadside diner

Examples of diner in a Sentence

we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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After returning to Combs’ house, Combs made James drive him and D-Roc back to the diner, and the rapper had three handguns in his lap, James said. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 May 2025 Participating diners are asked to bring or show The Community Food Connection flier that is available on the organization’s Facebook page. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025 When the friend informed Combs, Combs grabbed three guns and told James to drive to the diner. Jenna Sundel joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 Early in our courtship, Yassir spoke romantically of New York’s late-night diners and constant goings-on. Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for diner

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of diner was in 1815

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“Diner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diner. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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diner

noun
din·​er ˈdī-nər How to pronounce diner (audio)
1
: one that dines
2
b
: a restaurant in the shape of a railroad car

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