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
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.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Bourbon Steak Bourbon Steak is among Mina’s signature concepts, featuring a modern take on steakhouses by incorporating global flavors, slow-poaching steaks in butter and topping off diners’ restaurant experiences with a little whimsy over the past 20 years.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 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
If the food and service were really good, diners added 15% to the bill.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Some diners, though, have empathy with restaurateurs despite their frustrations.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Their efforts coincided with the advent of motoring vacations in the United States and iconic roadside services like diners, motor lodges, service stations and curio shops.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Today’s diners are seeking more than presentation.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Bourbon Steak Bourbon Steak is among Mina’s signature concepts, featuring a modern take on steakhouses by incorporating global flavors, slow-poaching steaks in butter and topping off diners’ restaurant experiences with a little whimsy over the past 20 years.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 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
If the food and service were really good, diners added 15% to the bill.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Some diners, though, have empathy with restaurateurs despite their frustrations.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Their efforts coincided with the advent of motoring vacations in the United States and iconic roadside services like diners, motor lodges, service stations and curio shops.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Today’s diners are seeking more than presentation.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Kalākaua Avenue's shopping, restaurants, and nightlife are steps away, while Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and downtown Honolulu are easy excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Orman said the partners wanted to find a way to respond to the dwindling number of people able to afford dining out at restaurants.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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