diner

noun

din·​er ˈdī-nər 

1

: a person who dines (as in a restaurant) or who is dining

2

a

: dining car

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

Synonyms

• beanery
• café
• cafe
• caff [British]
• eatery
• grill
• restaurant

Examples of diner in a Sentence

we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner

Recent Examples on the Web

The menu includes classic diner foods like chicken and waffles for $49, breakfast platters for $45, roasted turkey with all the fixings for $52, and chicken tenders with fries and mac and cheese for $49. —Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2024

No matter how much a diner tips (above $3), only one $3 coupon can be earned per order. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing diner

• diner-out

Kids Definition

diner

noun

din·​er ˈdī-nər 

1

: one that dines

2

a

: dining car

b

: a restaurant in the shape of a railroad car