lunchroom

noun

Definition of lunchroomnext
as in cafeteria

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Recent Examples of lunchroom Dozens of people crowded onto a stage behind a curtain in the school’s lunchroom ahead of the surprise, including Brewer’s parents and son. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 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 In the lunchroom on Tuesday, other third-graders swarmed Aura for autographs. — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026 Angelo Mastrodicasa opened Angelo's Civita Farnese 101 years ago on Federal Hill as a lunchroom frequented by men who immigrated from Italy. — The Providence Journal, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunchroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunchroom
  1. cafeteria
  2. restaurant
  3. diner
  4. luncheonette
  5. lunch counter
Noun
  • Soundcore Earbuds Deals Soundcore’s Space A40 earbuds give exceptional value for campus life, featuring adaptive noise cancellation that automatically adjusts to block up to 98% of ambient noise in libraries or cafeterias.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The cafeteria in the new Fanning Center that overlooks the field from the northeast corner of the stadium will be repurposed on game days into a premium space called the Wreck Deck.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cafeteria
Noun
  • After health officials traced the outbreak to lettuce from Taylor Farms’ central Mexico location, the company missed a federal deadline to recall lettuce that had been distributed to stores and restaurants, Bloomberg News reported.
    — Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • However, the bar and restaurant serves its cheesesteaks differently than most places in the Delaware Valley.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of restaurant
Noun
  • The Wongs interacted with customers on Sunday during the eatery’s bittersweet final day, as diners were eager for one last plate of pancakes or country fried steak.
    — Daily News, Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Crowds of dedicated diners braved the 90-degree heat to line up around the ’50s-style restaurant and took in the sights, sounds and smells of Heart’s for one last time.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of diner
Noun
  • Maine’s oldest and smallest luncheonette, the Palace Diner—at only 15 stools—is arguably also its hardest walk-in.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 4 July 2026
  • While Fuller’s may now be surrounded by breweries and art galleries, the old-school luncheonette holds strong.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of luncheonette
Noun
  • The landlord was the university, so the couple applied for the lease, vowing to open a lunch counter, support local farmers, employ students, and change up the menu weekly.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Seth & Manni's pop-up lunch counter served sandwiches like pulled pork with a side of pickles.
    — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of lunch counter

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