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
At 2121 Shamrock Drive, generations of Charlotte diners have pulled up a stool — and now, a new chapter begins.
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Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
In the afternoons and evenings, diners can enjoy ice cream from the iconic Gunther’s.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
On the restaurant scene, diners can look forward to The Belmont American Steakhouse opening around the end of May or early June, Wood said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Red Lobster's push to lure diners with cheap deals may be backfiring, with one retail expert warning the strategy could be attracting the wrong customer as losses continue to mount.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
In the afternoons and evenings, diners can enjoy ice cream from the iconic Gunther’s.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
On the restaurant scene, diners can look forward to The Belmont American Steakhouse opening around the end of May or early June, Wood said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Red Lobster's push to lure diners with cheap deals may be backfiring, with one retail expert warning the strategy could be attracting the wrong customer as losses continue to mount.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diner
restaurant
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The ground floor is almost entirely devoted to the bright main restaurant and bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant is lit with neon and filled with eye-catching vintage cultural artifacts, many of which are highlighted on a light-box art wall to grab your attention.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Diner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diner. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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