as in restaurants
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 diners
For American diners of diverse backgrounds, chop suey struck an enticing balance between novelty and decipherability, which propelled it to national popularity even as the US government moved to exclude Chinese laborers from entering the country in 1882.
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Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Ever-thoughtful, the restaurant is also a champion for diners with dietary restrictions like gluten, dairy, nuts, or shellfish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, the historic Route 66 has tons of attractions and destinations worth checking out, from national parks and retro diners to museums.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Self-service kiosk systems, especially popular in fast-food and fast-casual concepts, often result in higher average orders and are beloved by diners.
—John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Honolulu’s skyline rises above palms and city streets, while Waikiki’s shoreline stays busy from sunrise surfers to sunset diners.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
The company has also been squeezed in recent years by the growth of DoorDash, Uber Eats and other restaurant delivery companies as diners migrate from in-person dining to online orders.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Molino Los Hermanos will be more accessible to diners with no reservations and price points that are more wallet-friendly.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The new China Grill seats 160 diners and serves lunch and dinner.
—Connie Ogle
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Ever-thoughtful, the restaurant is also a champion for diners with dietary restrictions like gluten, dairy, nuts, or shellfish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, the historic Route 66 has tons of attractions and destinations worth checking out, from national parks and retro diners to museums.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Self-service kiosk systems, especially popular in fast-food and fast-casual concepts, often result in higher average orders and are beloved by diners.
—John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Honolulu’s skyline rises above palms and city streets, while Waikiki’s shoreline stays busy from sunrise surfers to sunset diners.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
The company has also been squeezed in recent years by the growth of DoorDash, Uber Eats and other restaurant delivery companies as diners migrate from in-person dining to online orders.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Molino Los Hermanos will be more accessible to diners with no reservations and price points that are more wallet-friendly.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The new China Grill seats 160 diners and serves lunch and dinner.
—Connie Ogle
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
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The Outstanding Restaurateur award was won by Dana Street, who owns Fore Street, Scales and other restaurants in Portland, Maine, while the southern Thai eatery Kalaya, in Philadelphia, was named the Outstanding Restaurant.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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More recently she’s partnered in local restaurants such as Max & Helen’s and Lapaba.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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