as in restaurant
a place where people get food at a counter and carry it to a table for eating
The restaurant resembled a school cafeteria.
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Recent Examples of cafeteria
Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.
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Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Greer Elementary School’s cafeteria was issued a green placard after a re-inspection on Tuesday, April 22.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and cafeterias are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
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Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Greer Elementary School’s cafeteria was issued a green placard after a re-inspection on Tuesday, April 22.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and cafeterias are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafeteria
Noun
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In one photo shared by professional boxer and MMA fighter Jose Andres Cortes, Swift and Kelce could be seen sitting side by side in a booth at the restaurant.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Ella mainly writes about local restaurants and where to find good deals around town.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Hussain Saleh, 23, a barista in the cafe, was less impressed.—
Vivian Nereim,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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So, starting June 2, the popular cafe will launch a dinner menu and close later.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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After returning to Combs’ house, Combs made James drive him and D-Roc back to the diner, and the rapper had three handguns in his lap, James said.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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When the friend informed Combs, Combs grabbed three guns and told James to drive to the diner.—
Jenna Sundel
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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His Edward works wonders on Stewart’s Bella, who spends much of the first movie staring at him, lips apart, across the high school lunchroom and parking lot.—
Bruce Handy,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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First, this manager purposely walks the applicant down to the lunchroom to get a cup of whatever.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Cafeteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cafeteria. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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