lunch counters

noun

plural of lunch counter
as in snack bars

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  1. restaurants
  2. cafeterias
Noun
  • People can avoid small car trips to the coffee shop, dry cleaners or restaurants by walking or riding the bus or rail line.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of restaurants
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  • Students will be required to bring a business suit and shoes to campus for business-like meetings and cannot dress unprofessionally in the classrooms or cafeterias.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of cafeterias
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“Lunch counters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20counters. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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