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
Families can explore Miami’s public beaches, zoo, and children’s museum, or visit Little Havana and the Art Deco district before dining at the hotel’s family-friendly restaurants.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The inn serves as more of a comfortable home base in between outings—the lobby is a comfortable spot to chat or read a book, and the on-site restaurants offer convenience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Two of the seven restaurants closed due to low scores, and the other five closed due to a cutoff of water supply.
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
While hotel prices are lower than in Palma de Mallorca, travelers can still expect to spend heavily on restaurants, beach clubs, and nightlife throughout the summer season.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Bars and restaurants within the secure zone will be allowed to operate, but with strict capacity limits, the NYPD said.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 June 2026
As of Tuesday, June 9, In-N-Out will have 437 restaurants in 10 states.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Many visitors come to Chicago with steak in mind; the city’s highest-grossing independent restaurants include Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Maple & Ash.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The Wharf, a public pier, is home to several restaurants in Santa Cruz, about 70 miles south of San Francisco.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The inn serves as more of a comfortable home base in between outings—the lobby is a comfortable spot to chat or read a book, and the on-site restaurants offer convenience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Two of the seven restaurants closed due to low scores, and the other five closed due to a cutoff of water supply.
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
While hotel prices are lower than in Palma de Mallorca, travelers can still expect to spend heavily on restaurants, beach clubs, and nightlife throughout the summer season.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Bars and restaurants within the secure zone will be allowed to operate, but with strict capacity limits, the NYPD said.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 June 2026
As of Tuesday, June 9, In-N-Out will have 437 restaurants in 10 states.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Many visitors come to Chicago with steak in mind; the city’s highest-grossing independent restaurants include Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Maple & Ash.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The Wharf, a public pier, is home to several restaurants in Santa Cruz, about 70 miles south of San Francisco.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
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The square is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance, which gives diners a sense of the history behind every meal.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The space seats 85 diners inside and almost 40 outside and still includes a communal table.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Officials say gas and propane cook stoves are allowed within the forest but stoves or grills fueled by wood or charcoal are not.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Many of our ancient ancestors even wore dental bridges made out of gold and other precious metals—so grills have a long, proud history.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
3 June 2026
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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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For decades the company supplied a substantial amount of the milk sold in school cafeterias around the state, and until 2001 operated an ice cream stand on Farmington Avenue in New Britain.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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