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
The square is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance, which gives diners a sense of the history behind every meal.
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The space seats 85 diners inside and almost 40 outside and still includes a communal table.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Occasionally, breakfast proceedings would be interrupted by a cheeky monkey sitting up on the rafters, and staffers would be on high alert with their wild gesticulating, causing tittering among diners.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
And in the South, daytime diners will be delighted by the menu at Atchafalaya Restaurant in New Orleans (or its neighbor, Brennan’s, over in the French Quarter), or any of the four list-makers in Georgia, such as Atlanta’s Blue Ridge Grill and Poor Calvin’s.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
DoorDash’s own 2025 Delivery Trends Report says younger diners are especially interested in viral foods from social media, while Gen Z and Millennials prioritize health foods, sustainable options and non-alcoholic beverage choices.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The taco de camarón is what lures diners and keeps them returning.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
Sponsored by the California Restaurant Association, the bill is intended to protect diners from deceptive markups and give restaurants, which already operate on thin margins, new tools to fight fake bookings, no-shows, and lost revenue.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The space seats 85 diners inside and almost 40 outside and still includes a communal table.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Occasionally, breakfast proceedings would be interrupted by a cheeky monkey sitting up on the rafters, and staffers would be on high alert with their wild gesticulating, causing tittering among diners.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
And in the South, daytime diners will be delighted by the menu at Atchafalaya Restaurant in New Orleans (or its neighbor, Brennan’s, over in the French Quarter), or any of the four list-makers in Georgia, such as Atlanta’s Blue Ridge Grill and Poor Calvin’s.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
DoorDash’s own 2025 Delivery Trends Report says younger diners are especially interested in viral foods from social media, while Gen Z and Millennials prioritize health foods, sustainable options and non-alcoholic beverage choices.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The taco de camarón is what lures diners and keeps them returning.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
Sponsored by the California Restaurant Association, the bill is intended to protect diners from deceptive markups and give restaurants, which already operate on thin margins, new tools to fight fake bookings, no-shows, and lost revenue.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
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Plans call for a nine-screen movie theater spanning 40,000 square feet, restaurants and bars, retail shops, and a 773-space parking garage, which has already been completed.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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This hotel has a range of restaurants that lure locals aplenty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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