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 dish is especially appealing for diners who prefer savory grits over sweet grits.
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Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
For appetizers, diners can order either oyster shooters with salsa or shrimp crostini.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Their Riverhouse Cruises, with and without diners being served, depending on the occasion, will take in the beauty of the general area and sights along the way will include Gillette Castle, Haddam springs, the Swing Bridge, Goodspeed Musicals (Goodspeed Opera House).
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Photos of diners fill nearly every inch of the shop, documenting years of regulars and first-time visitors alike.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Utilizing a far more civilized system, the host at the stand in front of the restaurant gives diners an oddly accurate time to return.
—Joel Stein, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Especially over the past two decades, local diners have given way to upscale boutiques, modest ski cabins have been replaced by multimillion-dollar homes, and private clubs now sit where family-run bars once stood.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
This 339-room oceanside resort has a private beach for guests and offers easy access to the Newport Fishing Pier, where diners can enjoy a meal above the Atlantic at the Sandbar.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
For appetizers, diners can order either oyster shooters with salsa or shrimp crostini.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Their Riverhouse Cruises, with and without diners being served, depending on the occasion, will take in the beauty of the general area and sights along the way will include Gillette Castle, Haddam springs, the Swing Bridge, Goodspeed Musicals (Goodspeed Opera House).
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Photos of diners fill nearly every inch of the shop, documenting years of regulars and first-time visitors alike.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Utilizing a far more civilized system, the host at the stand in front of the restaurant gives diners an oddly accurate time to return.
—Joel Stein, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Especially over the past two decades, local diners have given way to upscale boutiques, modest ski cabins have been replaced by multimillion-dollar homes, and private clubs now sit where family-run bars once stood.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
This 339-room oceanside resort has a private beach for guests and offers easy access to the Newport Fishing Pier, where diners can enjoy a meal above the Atlantic at the Sandbar.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
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More than 70,000 fans are expected in the area between Thursday and Friday, according to event organizers, and that surge has restaurants and bars preparing for long lines, packed tables, and a major boost in revenue.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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What began as a few socially distanced pop-up events quickly evolved into a local weekend staple, appearing at farmers markets, festivals, restaurants and other retail venues.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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