as in cafeteria
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 luncheonette
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
However, this June, that counter in Bakersfield is reopening, serving hot meals again, after renovations by husband-and-wife owners Emily and Sherod Waite, who have installed images of historical sit-ins above the luncheonette, as well as landmark pieces by artists of color from the 1930s to today.
—Katya Cengel, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for luncheonette
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
However, this June, that counter in Bakersfield is reopening, serving hot meals again, after renovations by husband-and-wife owners Emily and Sherod Waite, who have installed images of historical sit-ins above the luncheonette, as well as landmark pieces by artists of color from the 1930s to today.
—Katya Cengel, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for luncheonette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheonette
Noun
-
Students in New York City are learning to play tennis in unlikely places -- their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums -- thanks to a free after-school program.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Hundreds of students streamed through the cafeteria of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School on Thursday, showing off new kicks, books, and bright smiles.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Meanwhile, the couple’s daughter opens a restaurant, and their son volunteers for Bernie Sanders’s Presidential campaign.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
-
The restaurant celebrates the North Carolina shore through inventive dishes that utilize fresh catches from area fishermen and coastal foragers.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Back in the before timeline, at a late-night diner, June starts to come clean.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Sitting in the lunchroom-style eating area was Sierra Williams and her two daughters, Lyla, 3 and Lyric, 6, with their faces painted like a butterfly and a fox.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
-
One day, Dahlstrom made a vulgar joke in a lunchroom referencing oral sex and pubic hair, according to the employee.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
On an island renowned for its lobster, The Lobster Trap is an oceanfront eatery that serves the dish so well, in-the-know boaters sail from all over the region just to savor it.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The service is launching near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill, Koji Japanese Steakhouse, and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
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.—
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
Noun
-
The basics are done well here too, with an excellent 24-hour coffee shop and patisserie off the lobby, a little café by the pool mixing inventive smoothies every morning, and an elevated snack bar at the heart of the resort, serving fresh, fluffy tacos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Once the Sharon Woods Harbor Revitalization is complete, visitors can look forward to an educational amphitheater, new boathouse, refreshed snack bar, and expanded parking and restrooms, according to a Great Parks news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Cooking ribs at home—whether in a smoker, on a grill, or in the oven—is relatively easy.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
-
For a 1-inch cut, grill 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare (145°F) or 12 to 15 minutes for medium (160°F).—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
