luncheonettes

noun

plural of luncheonette
as in cafeterias

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  1. cafeterias
  2. restaurants
  3. diners
  4. eateries
  5. grills
Noun
  • Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • Unlike Nvidia, Google provides free breakfast, lunch, and dinner at cafeterias across its offices.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of cafeterias
Noun
  • Fliers began to appear outside Vietnamese restaurants and shops in the San Fernando Valley, Ma said.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The incidents, which primarily involved restaurants and cafes, happened between early 2025 and June 2026, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Definition of restaurants
Noun
  • Ibiza’s Sublimotion has similar haute ambitions, pairing 12 diners together in a room that will come alive with otherworldly projections and performers.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • One of Mohonk’s central gathering points is its main dining room, where diners can enjoy an incomparable view of the local mountain range and service that is attentive and familiar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of diners
Noun
  • Additionally, health inspectors cited three eateries for violations including flies, lack of food safety knowledge and improper handwashing.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • America's 250th anniversary on July 4th is sparking a nationwide culinary celebration, with eateries unveiling special, patriotic menu items.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of eateries
Noun
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Tent sites include fire pits, hammocks, propane grills, and dreamy string lights.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of grills
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“Luncheonettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonettes. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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