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luncheonettes

noun

plural of luncheonette

as in cafeterias

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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

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The staff are attentive and put in a lot of effort, ready to share tips and favourite restaurants, and really go the extra mile to make your stay pleasant and memorable.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Local restaurants have also suffered, including the closure of Socalo, a standby for modern Mexican cuisine from Border Grill chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, on Valentine’s Day.

— Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of restaurants

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However, the stock still has a lot of room to run as the company continues to follow through on initiatives aimed at bringing in new diners and retaining existing customers, according to Jefferies.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
In Ballantyne, diners will hear live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and during Saturday and Sunday brunch.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of diners

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The heart of this town is a neat grid of small roads, lined with shops selling tours and safari trips amid a jumble of souvenirs and handicrafts, alongside a smattering of local eateries.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
A number of new eateries open across the Sacramento region in September.

— Emma Hall October 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of eateries

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Fort Lauderlale’s popular south side beach area, where volleyball nets, grills and the annual Tortuga Music Festival usher in a steady mix of locals and visitors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Some come for a good meal where Blackwood has put the grills in the backyard and garden designed by Kwame Agyapone to good use.

— Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

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