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
The two stocks that are also in the Dow Jones Industrial Average — Walt Disney and McDonald’s — will be the week’s headliners, highlighting a big showing from media companies, restaurant chains and gig economy platforms.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The eight-story clubhouse, within walking distance of downtown Portland, houses restaurants, swimming pools, exercise studios, a conditioning room and ballroom and banquet facilities.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Mother’s Day falls on May 10 this year, and restaurants across Houston are getting ready with brunch, prix fixe menus and deals for moms.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
The restaurant, in a former Taco Bell at 612 University Drive, has been sold along with nearby property, Schusler said.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The eight-story clubhouse, within walking distance of downtown Portland, houses restaurants, swimming pools, exercise studios, a conditioning room and ballroom and banquet facilities.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Mother’s Day falls on May 10 this year, and restaurants across Houston are getting ready with brunch, prix fixe menus and deals for moms.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
The restaurant, in a former Taco Bell at 612 University Drive, has been sold along with nearby property, Schusler said.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurant
Noun
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The Morning Fork is a mom-and-pop diner serving brunch classics like a full or half order of eggs benedict ($17), Belgian waffles ($12) and burritos ($20).—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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The end is near for a Meridian restaurant that has fed hungry diners for nearly two decades.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The grill was reinspected on Monday, May 4 and passed with a green placard.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Continue reading … FLAME GAME — Think twice before putting one common fish on the grill, expert warns.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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McBath said Taylor couldn't get himself to and from the cafeteria, and had to rely on other detainees to provide him food.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The inmate looked visibly frustrated as officers surrounded the package and quickly ran back into the cafeteria, the captain said.—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Restaurant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurant. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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