Thesaurus results for GREASY SPOON

greasy spoon

noun

as in snack bar

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Recent Examples of greasy spoon Everybody loves a burger, and Fort Worth has no shortage of joints serving up everything from greasy spoon classics to stacked gourmet creations. —

Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025 The restaurant’s menu reads like the guest list for a party dedicated to fans of Chicago greasy spoons — mustardy hot dogs, Italian beefs, Polish sausages and mostaccioli abound. —

Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025 The greasy spoon diner that served the best burgers, goetta and vegetarian fare in town was established in 1946 by E.G. and Maynie Tucker, who abandoned the hills of Kentucky for the hills of Cincinnati looking for something a little bit better. —

Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 This breakfast joint is your quintessential greasy spoon, with worn red leatherette chairs and a sign limiting cell phone use. —

Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for greasy spoon

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The inn has reopened its snack bar for the first time since early 2023, and management is investing in capital upgrades and staging live music on weekends throughout the summer.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Outdoor Adventure Oval Beach, with its generous curve of soft sand, picnic area, and snack bar, is often named as one of Lake Michigan's best beaches.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 June 2026