as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diner
Bristol-Joseph's blend of Caribbean flavors and innovative techniques has consistently captivated diners.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Seating: The Eastside Bowl has some seating options in the music venue's balcony, as well as the diner, lounge and bowling alley.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
While other TikTok users have shared similar videos and similar sentiments, some diners have expressed their appreciation for the new look.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
From small-town diners in rural America to the lead stories on the nightly news, any gas price fluctuations tend to stir the pot.
—Linnea Geiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Seating: The Eastside Bowl has some seating options in the music venue's balcony, as well as the diner, lounge and bowling alley.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
While other TikTok users have shared similar videos and similar sentiments, some diners have expressed their appreciation for the new look.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
From small-town diners in rural America to the lead stories on the nightly news, any gas price fluctuations tend to stir the pot.
—Linnea Geiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diner
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Its signature Fight for $15 organizing effort in fast food restaurants, an industry notoriously difficult to unionize, got California lawmakers to mandate a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in 2023.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Though the property doesn’t have a restaurant, guests are offered direct-to-suite delivery of morning pastries and specialty coffee.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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Even local coworking spaces or cafes can boost creativity and satisfaction.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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“Diner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diner. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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