Thesaurus results for LUNCHEONETTES

luncheonettes

noun

plural of luncheonette

as in cafeterias

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Noun

Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 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

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s arrival helps, but there are still no Hawaiian barbecue restaurants to make Atlanta feel more like home.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Cities breathe a little easier, celebrated museums and archaeological sites can be explored without long lines, local restaurants return to serving their own communities, and the pace becomes noticeably more relaxed.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Definition of restaurants

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Rather, the issue is South Korea’s nuanced food laws, which regulate which insects can go on diners’ plates.

— Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Three people were hurt when the ceiling collapsed on diners during the supper rush at a North Carolina steakhouse, according to investigators.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Definition of diners

Noun

Even Liz Taylor and Richard Burton stopped by (at one of Ciuffardi’s earlier eateries), wanting to take in the Sestri sunset away from their usual perch in Portofino.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Over on the raw, elemental east coast (one of Traveler's Best Places to Go in 2026)—or, as locals would say, behind God's back—there's been a rise in down-to-earth wellness retreats and farm-to-table eateries.

— Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of eateries

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But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
The hotel also has a brick pizza oven and outdoor grills for feasts around the pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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