as in diners
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 restaurants
There were also five-star restaurants that offered world-class food.
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Jasmine Purdie, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
The rankings were determined by various factors such as crime rates, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, health statistics and local amenities, including access to bars and restaurants, according to Niche.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025
The iconic In-N-Out brand is moving east, but Michigan fans still will have to drive eight to nine hours south to grab their favorite burger once the chain's newest restaurants open.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Two Dallas restaurants were cited by health inspectors for storing food at unsafe temperatures, and roaches were found at other eateries, the city’s recent inspection records show.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Here's a look at 15 restaurants around metro Phoenix offering deals, freebies and discounts for National Taco Day.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Coming into the holiday season, traditionally a busy and profitable time for restaurants, this year could be make or break for many establishments.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Over 30 restaurants are participating, offering limited-time discounts and new dishes served exclusively during the event.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
His approach requires long exposure times, so Lum usually shoots early in the morning before shops and restaurants open.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Jasmine Purdie, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
The rankings were determined by various factors such as crime rates, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, health statistics and local amenities, including access to bars and restaurants, according to Niche.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025
The iconic In-N-Out brand is moving east, but Michigan fans still will have to drive eight to nine hours south to grab their favorite burger once the chain's newest restaurants open.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Two Dallas restaurants were cited by health inspectors for storing food at unsafe temperatures, and roaches were found at other eateries, the city’s recent inspection records show.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Here's a look at 15 restaurants around metro Phoenix offering deals, freebies and discounts for National Taco Day.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Coming into the holiday season, traditionally a busy and profitable time for restaurants, this year could be make or break for many establishments.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Over 30 restaurants are participating, offering limited-time discounts and new dishes served exclusively during the event.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
His approach requires long exposure times, so Lum usually shoots early in the morning before shops and restaurants open.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
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The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Long before celebrity chefs and social media buzz, the city’s neighborhoods were dotted with coffee counters, family-run diners and grand dining rooms.—
Elissa Robinson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After World War II, it was patented by his son as the Bialetti Moka Express, bringing espresso out of cafes and into Italian homes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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The park is surrounded by trees, bakeries, cafes, and more.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters need basic quality-of-life amenities like mattresses, furniture, blackout curtains and barbecue grills, said Merritt Dyke, the president of Fifty for the Future, during a news conference held at Little Rock's Central Fire Station on South Chester Street.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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Several bars and grills in the Phoenix area are perfect for fans to watch Mercury games.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Bardwells rotate their crops, minimize their use of pesticides, and presumably contribute to the de-poisoning of America’s K-12 cafeterias.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Free breakfast and lunch for everyone wasn't always the way in school cafeterias, but families became used to the benefit during the pandemic, when federal rules temporarily changed in the face of an unprecedented crisis.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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