lunch counter

noun

Definition of lunch counternext
as in snack bar

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lunch counter The landlord was the university, so the couple applied for the lease, vowing to open a lunch counter, support local farmers, employ students, and change up the menu weekly. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Seth & Manni's pop-up lunch counter served sandwiches like pulled pork with a side of pickles. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Travel Abroad Chef Alfredo Nogueira and Ryan Iriarte opened Cafe Conmigo, a little lunch counter and coffee joint inspired by Cuba, in 2026. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunch counter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch counter
  1. snack bar
  2. cafeteria
  3. restaurant
  4. lunchroom
Noun
  • High school sports programs are filled with dozens of volunteers — manning the snack bar, taking tickets, helping provide security, cleaning floors, carrying equipment and taking statistics.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The interactive experience would be in a four-story building with bird-safe glass on the upper floor, a retail store, snack bar and restaurant.
    — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of snack bar
Noun
  • Presumably, kids are still writing sketches in their basements and delivering jokes about cafeteria food into hairbrushes.
    — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The company opened its first warehouse in 1928, incorporated as Wegmans Food Markets in 1931, and made headlines in 1930 with a flagship store that combined groceries, specialty departments, and a 300-seat cafeteria.
    — Chase Jordan October 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of cafeteria
Noun
  • The staff are attentive and put in a lot of effort, ready to share tips and favourite restaurants, and really go the extra mile to make your stay pleasant and memorable.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond that, the nearest cafés and restaurants are just three blocks away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of restaurant
Noun
  • While The Rotunda is a place reserved for executives whose titles grant them the privilege of entry, the seating arrangement is more reminiscent of a high school lunchroom, except that everyone is much wealthier and more powerful.
    — Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The address encompasses three levels of retail, plus an employee lunchroom, an expansive alterations atelier along with dedicated spaces for fittings and bespoke consultations.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lunchroom

Browse Nearby Words

lunch
lunch counter
lunch counters
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Lunch counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20counter. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 16
See More

Popular

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
artwork of illustrated limes with the text limes and smile with an arrow connecting the two words
Quiz: Spot the Anagram! Scramble these words to find new words with the e...
See All