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luncheonette

noun

Definition of luncheonettenext
as in cafeteria

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Recent Examples of luncheonette Maine’s oldest and smallest luncheonette, the Palace Diner—at only 15 stools—is arguably also its hardest walk-in. — Air Mail, 4 July 2026 This simple and straightforward luncheonette never tries to overcomplicate the diner experience, and that attitude carries through to the menu. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 The luncheonette takes its name from one of Rouse’s favorite country acts, Pinto Bennett & the Famous Motel Cowboys. — Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Start mornings at Candy Kitchen, an old-school luncheonette (which opened back in 1925), then stroll downtown to shop at upscale Sylvester & Co. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for luncheonette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheonette
  1. cafeteria
  2. restaurant
  3. diner
  4. lunchroom
  5. eatery
  6. lunch counter
  7. snack bar
  8. grill
Noun
  • Other people allegedly taken into custody were never seen alive again, including palace cafeteria employees and Irma Franco, an M-19 guerrilla captured during the operation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Students who normally walk through the affected area were allowed to wait inside the cafeteria until conditions improved.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cafeteria
Noun
  • At restaurants, plates grow cold while lighting is adjusted and angles are tested.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Nine additional Chick-fil-A restaurant locations will be opening throughout western Pennsylvania by 2028.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of restaurant
Noun
  • And Sanders is credited as an altruistic, creative genius by diners, influencers and the media.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Hospitality and consistency La Sponda, which offers spectacular views of Biscayne Bay, seats around 120 diners (there’s also a private dining room for special occasions).
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of diner
Noun
  • 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
  • These items included printers, computers and even a lunchroom table.
    — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of lunchroom
Noun
  • Areas like California and the District of Columbia had several eateries on the list, but Anjin was Missouri’s only restaurant included.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The story tracks a Chinese chef who travels to the Middle East to run an eatery to clear family debts, only for his establishment to turn into a vital haven for civilians and orphans after regional armed conflict erupts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of eatery
Noun
  • The casual restaurants serving simple, inexpensive meals, typically at a lunch counter, began emerging in the late 19th century.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The lunch counter remains, watched over by an ancient portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt.
    — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lunch counter
Noun
  • 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
  • What was once a snack bar is now going to be potentially a brewery, hotel, and several restaurants.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of snack bar
Noun
  • The four-piece collection includes a Dutch oven, a braiser, and a grill pan, plus one universal lid that fits all three.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The mixed seafood plate is a great way to sample the best offerings from the grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of grill

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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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