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 12-seat counter is designed to allow diners to immerse themselves in the preparation of the dishes and learn about the ingredients selected for the day.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
From the host stand, where there’s also a complimentary coat-check, diners can survey the bar and open kitchen.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Restaurants hope that offering smaller servings beyond the children's menu will meet many different diners’ needs.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Customers are first seated, and servers in white button-down shirts bring a choice of soda, wine or beer, after which diners can meander toward self-serve stations stocked with salads and sides.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Restaurants hope that offering smaller servings beyond the children’s menu will meet many different diners’ needs.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
From buzzy fusion spots to nostalgic diners and meat ‘n’ threes, a memorable meal is never far away.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
In mid-January, Pavyllon launched a weekend five-course breakfast tasting menu (according to the hotel, London’s first) that allows diners to taste many of the restaurant's signature dishes.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Beyond flavor, the ingredient also raised concerns among some diners with food allergies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
From the host stand, where there’s also a complimentary coat-check, diners can survey the bar and open kitchen.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Restaurants hope that offering smaller servings beyond the children's menu will meet many different diners’ needs.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Customers are first seated, and servers in white button-down shirts bring a choice of soda, wine or beer, after which diners can meander toward self-serve stations stocked with salads and sides.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Restaurants hope that offering smaller servings beyond the children’s menu will meet many different diners’ needs.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
From buzzy fusion spots to nostalgic diners and meat ‘n’ threes, a memorable meal is never far away.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
In mid-January, Pavyllon launched a weekend five-course breakfast tasting menu (according to the hotel, London’s first) that allows diners to taste many of the restaurant's signature dishes.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Beyond flavor, the ingredient also raised concerns among some diners with food allergies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
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There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the opening of Goodland Parkway, Provident’s focus is shifting to also adding shopping centers, restaurants and event venues to drive regional traffic, Yowell said.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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