lunch counters

Definition of lunch countersnext
plural of lunch counter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch counters
Noun
  • The winter is usually Dubai’s peak tourist season with the city’s beaches, malls and hotel restaurants usually packed with tourists and wealthy locals.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Perhaps most importantly, the proliferation of gaming terminals in bars and restaurants will create a real strain on safety in our neighborhoods.
    Julie Darling, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But for Randy Musterer, owner of Sushi Confidential restaurants in Campbell, Morgan Hill and San Jose, one of the main workforce challenges is competing with tech giants such as Google and Facebook, which are looking to poach his sushi chefs and catering staff for their campus cafeterias.
    Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Lunch counters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20counters. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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