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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 cafeterias
French cafeterias typically offer multi-course meals that might include salad, a main dish, bread, cheese and dessert.
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Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
While Fort Worth’s Independent School District does provide lunch in school cafeterias, some students may prefer to bring their own packed lunch.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
French cafeterias typically offer multi-course meals that might include salad, a main dish, bread, cheese and dessert.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
French cafeterias typically offer multi-course meals that might include salad, a main dish, bread, cheese and dessert.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
The facility is also home to a full-size basketball court, an on-site YMCA, four cafeterias, and a 400-seat theater.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
As a result, fried okra was a regular suspect in school cafeterias.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
More than 8 in 10 students reported feeling safe in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms and cafeterias.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
While Fort Worth’s Independent School District does provide lunch in school cafeterias, some students may prefer to bring their own packed lunch.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
French cafeterias typically offer multi-course meals that might include salad, a main dish, bread, cheese and dessert.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
French cafeterias typically offer multi-course meals that might include salad, a main dish, bread, cheese and dessert.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
The facility is also home to a full-size basketball court, an on-site YMCA, four cafeterias, and a 400-seat theater.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
As a result, fried okra was a regular suspect in school cafeterias.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
More than 8 in 10 students reported feeling safe in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms and cafeterias.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafeterias
Noun
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The versions also have two different release dates at McDonald's restaurants and will feature different toys.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those who rely on tip-sharing arrangements are covered—meaning, for example, that runners and bussers in restaurants that pool or split tips will qualify.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zermatt is compact, scenic, and blissfully free of traffic noise, so strolling between cafes, shops, and trailheads is half the fun.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cafeterias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cafeterias. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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