as in diner
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
when we get sick of cooking dinner at home, we like to go out to eat at a nice restaurant
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Recent Examples of restaurant
KPop Demon Hunters is featured throughout the experience, from a giant Derpy in the mall outside the Netflix House entrance, to a ssam bowl and signage in the restaurant, to the mural outside.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Raised on a steady diet of Avril Lavigne and emo music, Wolf began experimenting with music in high school at open mic nights and restaurant gigs around Queens.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
While the winter months are typically a slower time for restaurants — especially so for a La Jolla landmark like George’s — the upper-level terrace still accounts for 50% of the revenue among George’s at the Cove’s three levels of dining venues on Prospect Street.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
His bold, vibrant, and cheerful artwork have become a signature at their establishments and many other LA restaurants.
—Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Raised on a steady diet of Avril Lavigne and emo music, Wolf began experimenting with music in high school at open mic nights and restaurant gigs around Queens.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
While the winter months are typically a slower time for restaurants — especially so for a La Jolla landmark like George’s — the upper-level terrace still accounts for 50% of the revenue among George’s at the Cove’s three levels of dining venues on Prospect Street.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
His bold, vibrant, and cheerful artwork have become a signature at their establishments and many other LA restaurants.
—Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurant
Noun
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Schulman said the company will continue to rely on its better-for-you branding of fresh ingredients and more premium proteins that some diners may have to pay a couple extra dollars for.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cava reported a disappointing quarter late yesterday as casual diners tighten their belts and visit restaurants less frequently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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So last Monday, after scrolling through news of the government shutdown and with nothing else planned for the day, the couple decided to fire up their Pit Boss pellet grill and feed anyone who was hungry, no questions asked.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bloomin' Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian grill and other restaurant chains in Michigan, is closing a number of restaurants this fall.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Redding was then found inside the school cafeteria and was allegedly carrying a gun in his backpack, Sheriff Mina added.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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This dish not only takes me back to eating lunch with friends at my college cafeteria but was also a weekly side dish at my mom's dinner table.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Restaurant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurant. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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