automat
Example Sentences
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In 1902, Horn & Hardart opened the first automat in Philadelphia.
From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2024
The last Philadelphia automat, in suburban Bala Cynwyd, closed in 1990; the last New York location, at the corner of Third Avenue and 42nd Street, closed in 1991.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2022
Reiner agreed to an interview, and introduced her to his friend, comedy partner and fellow automat devotee Brooks.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
And Ginsburg, of Brooklyn, recalls stopping by an automat en route to piano lessons and parking herself at a table with a book.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
And when he didn't arrive at a prearranged meeting at the automat, Heinck and Quirin were furious.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
