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luncheonettes

noun

plural of luncheonette
as in cafeterias

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  1. cafeterias
  2. restaurants
  3. diners
  4. eateries
  5. grills
Noun
  • Free breakfast and lunch for everyone wasn't always standard in school cafeterias, but families became used to the benefit during the pandemic, when federal rules temporarily changed.
    — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Recordings take place in school hallways, cafeterias, and classrooms, and feature interactions with other students as well as with staff and faculty.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cafeterias
Noun
  • New parks, public spaces, museums, and cultural venues opened, along with stores and restaurants to rival those of any European capital.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Today, the hotel is managed by Sunday Hospitality, which also oversees a few New York City hotspot restaurants, like Rule of Thirds and Sunday in Brooklyn.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of restaurants
Noun
  • How diners are faring Dozens of readers responded with their experiences.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And Sanders is credited as an altruistic, creative genius by diners, influencers and the media.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of diners
Noun
  • Several Providence eateries are highlighted, including East Side Pockets for falafel and Nicks on Broadway for its award-winning biscuits.
    — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There are two full-service eateries—a Mediterranean spot, Muze Lounge & Terrasse, and a French bistro, Commodore Restaurant—as well as an indoor pool and a dry sauna where guests can luxuriate.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of eateries
Noun
  • For more variety, grab an outdoor pizza oven, classic grills, and smokers on sale.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, only natural gas or propane grills are allowed.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of grills
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“Luncheonettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonettes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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