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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Written by Matthew Robinson, the film follows a man claiming to be from the future who takes the patrons of an iconic Los Angeles diner hostage in search of unlikely recruits in a quest to save the world.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
One of the hottest tickets in town is Hajime, where only seven diners at a time can partake in an artistic, experiential meal celebrating Earth, space, and nature.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The menu changes often, which seems in line with the evolving concept of this diner.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
One of the hottest tickets in town is Hajime, where only seven diners at a time can partake in an artistic, experiential meal celebrating Earth, space, and nature.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The menu changes often, which seems in line with the evolving concept of this diner.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diner
Noun
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At American Revelry, a Burleson restaurant with a varied menu, flatiron steak platters are about $25-$55.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The new Excelsior Club would include a restaurant, meeting rooms and a museum.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dish became popular in Japan in the 1960s and is still commonly found in Japanese cafes.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant, open since 1996 and founded by experienced cafe owner Peter Schroder, was once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Diner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diner. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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