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
The 13 plaintiffs allege that while being held in the cafeteria, there was a medical emergency, which prompted the women to call for assistance.
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
The Bursa governor's office told the outlet that the hotel was empty of guests at the time, but 12 staff members remained in the building when the fire broke out in the cafeteria.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Tiki Taco does popups inside the Kansas Health System cafeteria Tuesdays.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
There are few spots to break for lunch or a snack because all of the cafeterias on the base shut down long ago.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
The Bursa governor's office told the outlet that the hotel was empty of guests at the time, but 12 staff members remained in the building when the fire broke out in the cafeteria.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Tiki Taco does popups inside the Kansas Health System cafeteria Tuesdays.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
There are few spots to break for lunch or a snack because all of the cafeterias on the base shut down long ago.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafeteria
Noun
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Perhaps more importantly, Janet said, was the warm feel of the restaurant.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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An iconic local chain of sushi restaurants is opening its 10th location — its first in El Dorado Hills.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the trendy neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, cafes and clothing stores bustled as usual.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, Bachelier opened a cafe and test kitchen space along Highway 101 in Leucadia that somewhat accidentally became a blockbuster restaurant, though its immediate success was slightly improbable but not at all surprising given the collective talent.—
Candice Woo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Drivas grew up eating cheeseburgers and onion rings at a diner her father ran for 35 years.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Stalactites is another spot that is special to the local Greek community, and diners are advised to look out for tennis stars and singers like Billie Eilish.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Eventually the school board took over the operation of the lunchroom.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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The new brick school included a lunchroom and kitchen, and the Mothers’ Club hired a woman to do the cooking.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Cafeteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cafeteria. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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