Definitions

restaurant

[res-tuh-rahnt, -trahnt] / ˈrɛs təˌrɑnt, -trɑnt /

NOUN

business establishment serving food and drink

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bar cafeteria coffee shop diner dining room inn outlet saloon

STRONG

canteen chophouse drive-in eatery grill hideaway joint lunchroom pizzeria

WEAK

café dive doughtnut shop eating house eating place fast-food place greasy spoon hamburger stand hashery hotdog stand luncheonette night club soda fountain watering hole

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He eventually left the station and went into the restaurant business, opening Arado Japanese Restaurant in 1995.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Restaurant delivery is a highly competitive business filled with widely available services through companies such as DoorDash and Uber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

We got jobs as waitresses at the Lincoln Road Restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Restaurant worker George Mackenzie, 25, said by Saturday the village would be "absolutely buzzing".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

On September second, Shin Hoo's Restaurant, specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine, held its grand opening.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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