as in snack bar
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Recent Examples of lunch counter
Sam’s Super Samwiches is a lunch counter known for its Birmingham-style hot dogs that are dressed with ground beef, mustard, onion, sauerkraut, and a tangy sauce.
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Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Really, much like its chili, this throwback lunch counter isn't exactly like anything else.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Hundreds joined their peaceful resistance, compelling Woolworth to desegregate its lunch counter after six months of protest.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Arriving on the historically Black campus in 1960 just months after students there launched sit-ins at a whites-only lunch counter, Jackson immersed himself in the blossoming Civil Rights Movement.
—Sophia Tareen, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Really, much like its chili, this throwback lunch counter isn't exactly like anything else.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Hundreds joined their peaceful resistance, compelling Woolworth to desegregate its lunch counter after six months of protest.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Arriving on the historically Black campus in 1960 just months after students there launched sit-ins at a whites-only lunch counter, Jackson immersed himself in the blossoming Civil Rights Movement.
—Sophia Tareen, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch counter
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Repair experts waited behind long cafeteria tables to teach alternatives, giving people chances to learn that flawed goods aren’t automatically junk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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In addition to her role as a mom to three, Sanchez worked in the cafeteria at Corvallis Elementary School in the 14000 block of Corvalis Street in San Leandro.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Among the most renowned establishments is Salon Corona, a restaurant and brewery in Mexico City’s historic center.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In White Mana’s case, the diner’s rise from fair exhibit to real restaurant has brought nationwide attention over the years, but most reviewers agree that its burger cooked over a bed of onions lives up to the hype.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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By then, Debby Orcutt is out the door, helping her grandchildren get to school on time or heading to her latest part-time job wiping down lunchroom tables at a nearby high school.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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At one point, Tech returned to old-school hip-hop fundamentals, beatboxing and using his chest as percussion while rapping, echoing lunchroom cypher traditions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2026
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“Lunch counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20counter. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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