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
In February 2013, John Alleman, 52, a regular customer and unofficial spokesman for the restaurant, died of an apparent heart attack outside the venue, USA TODAY reported at the time.
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James Powel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
In its Facebook post, the restaurant suggested the recent dispute with the city over World Cup programming was a continuation of the previous disagreement.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The restaurant will also offer private KTV and karaoke rooms, allowing guests to belt out their favorite tunes.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
For Westland Hospitality, the Roy Pope restaurant is yet another rescue of an old Fort Worth tradition.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
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James Powel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
In its Facebook post, the restaurant suggested the recent dispute with the city over World Cup programming was a continuation of the previous disagreement.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The restaurant will also offer private KTV and karaoke rooms, allowing guests to belt out their favorite tunes.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
For Westland Hospitality, the Roy Pope restaurant is yet another rescue of an old Fort Worth tradition.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurant
Noun
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The drive-in-turned-diner has been serving up hearty comfort food to Charlotteans looking for a filling meal since 1957, working its way into a firm hold among Charlotte’s oldest restaurants.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Occasionally, breakfast proceedings would be interrupted by a cheeky monkey sitting up on the rafters, and staffers would be on high alert with their wild gesticulating, causing tittering among diners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The facility had an oily baffle filter above the char grill.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Transfer marinade to small saucepan set on grill to heat for basting.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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The original buildings also included the gym, PE locker room and a cafeteria that, for decades, also functioned as a stage for students and for events.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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“Restaurant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurant. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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