as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diner
But most of my life was spent on the road growing up from Walmart parking lot to motel, to hotel to diner to stage.
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Rachel Brodsky, Time, 20 June 2025
During interviews, the daughters admitted some of the scenes were fictionalized, such as a hospital room moment after Cline’s June 1961 near-fatal car crash, when she is shown convincing Loretta to sneak her out of the hospital to a nearby diner for a cheeseburger and fries.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Owners seek diners who want 'good food for a great value'
New cruise on a CT river aims to give you that island vibe.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Shaded patio seating for 50 diners has been added along the Almaden side of this corner building.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
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Rachel Brodsky, Time, 20 June 2025
During interviews, the daughters admitted some of the scenes were fictionalized, such as a hospital room moment after Cline’s June 1961 near-fatal car crash, when she is shown convincing Loretta to sneak her out of the hospital to a nearby diner for a cheeseburger and fries.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Owners seek diners who want 'good food for a great value'
New cruise on a CT river aims to give you that island vibe.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Shaded patio seating for 50 diners has been added along the Almaden side of this corner building.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diner
Noun
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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Fort Worth for June 1st - June 14th, 2025.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2025
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However, from new restaurants and event centers to commercial leasing successes, there appears to be new life ahead for some downtown and Lowertown spots.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Once the heart of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire in Norway, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is now home to artisan workshops, independent galleries, and cosy cafes.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Huge clients like Starbucks and Häagen-Dazs eat up the majority of the supply, leaving smaller cafes and chains out of luck as an entire industry tries to get their international logistics business up to speed.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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“Diner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diner. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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