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
Higher beef prices, which have eased somewhat recently, weighed on shares as investors worry about whether Texas Roadhouse will pass on the additional costs to diners or absorb them.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Restaurant menus adapt to diners’ evolving palates.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Many restaurant chains have turned to limited time offerings and promotions as a way to lure in diners amid surging food prices and heightened competition.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Named after the beloved child star, the Shirley Temple has been a staple at family gatherings, diners, and soda fountains for decades, instantly recognizable for its cherry-red hue.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Plans call for an expansive 2,000-square-foot patio for 100 more diners to come along in spring 2026, featuring an open-air bar, green space and fireside seating.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Quinn received plaudits galore from critics and diners alike with his inventive dining concepts, especially with the opening of Playground.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Restaurants, trattorias, and local cafés warmly welcome the fewer visitors, giving chefs and hosts ample time to engage personally with diners.
—Andrea Grisdale, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Bauer is anticipating the opening of another Madison Avenue tenant that will help to bring more shoppers and diners to the neighborhood.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Restaurant menus adapt to diners’ evolving palates.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Many restaurant chains have turned to limited time offerings and promotions as a way to lure in diners amid surging food prices and heightened competition.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Named after the beloved child star, the Shirley Temple has been a staple at family gatherings, diners, and soda fountains for decades, instantly recognizable for its cherry-red hue.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Plans call for an expansive 2,000-square-foot patio for 100 more diners to come along in spring 2026, featuring an open-air bar, green space and fireside seating.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Quinn received plaudits galore from critics and diners alike with his inventive dining concepts, especially with the opening of Playground.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Restaurants, trattorias, and local cafés warmly welcome the fewer visitors, giving chefs and hosts ample time to engage personally with diners.
—Andrea Grisdale, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Bauer is anticipating the opening of another Madison Avenue tenant that will help to bring more shoppers and diners to the neighborhood.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
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Over 30 restaurants are participating, offering limited-time discounts and new dishes served exclusively during the event.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The weekend will include food, beverage and fudge specials from a variety of participating bars, restaurants and fudge shops on Mackinac Island, the tourism bureau said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though many brands are now opening cafes in their stores, Maison Kitsuné was an early pioneer of café-retail hybrids, particularly in Japan, Loaëc noted.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Here are 37 new restaurants, bars and cafes that are now open in metro Phoenix.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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