as in restaurant
a place where people get food at a counter and carry it to a table for eating
The restaurant resembled a school cafeteria.
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Recent Examples of cafeteria
The Greenland School District intends to renovate and expand both its cafeterias to support potential growth in the district and remove an old gym to create lab and presentation space for its career and technical pathways programming, according to Superintendent Andrea Martin.
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Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
The cafeteria The Van Am Quad A library room A lecture hall
Answer: New York police made multiple arrests after protesters refused to identify themselves and leave Butler Library.
9 of 10
The 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 10 May 2025
Next up, a request for carrot-raisin salad like the one that was served at Franke's cafeteria for Cindy Greene.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
Even now, northwest residents are demanding a sheriff’s substation and a cafeteria at Markham Elementary, a magnet school in the heart of the community.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
The cafeteria The Van Am Quad A library room A lecture hall
Answer: New York police made multiple arrests after protesters refused to identify themselves and leave Butler Library.
9 of 10
The 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 10 May 2025
Next up, a request for carrot-raisin salad like the one that was served at Franke's cafeteria for Cindy Greene.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
Even now, northwest residents are demanding a sheriff’s substation and a cafeteria at Markham Elementary, a magnet school in the heart of the community.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafeteria
Noun
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Now, many restaurants are largely empty during the day and at night.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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But Chef Akira Back's eponymous restaurant is the crown jewel of the resort's culinary program.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Mushroom coffee is pretty much everywhere by now—from the beverage aisle of the grocery store to your favorite healthy cafe.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Aside from a few food and coffee options on either side of Harris Ranch and a smattering in Bown Crossing, there are no restaurants, dining spots or cafes for neighbors to gather.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Known for its sophisticated algorithm analyzing thousands of reviews, published professional evaluations, and guest feedback, La Liste is extending travel inspiration to global diners with this new ranking.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Le created all of the recipes herself, cooks food in the restaurant and even serves dishes to diners.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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His Edward works wonders on Stewart’s Bella, who spends much of the first movie staring at him, lips apart, across the high school lunchroom and parking lot.—
Bruce Handy,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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First, this manager purposely walks the applicant down to the lunchroom to get a cup of whatever.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Cafeteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cafeteria. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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