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cafeteria

[kaf-i-teer-ee-uh] / ˌkæf ɪˈtɪər i ə /


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Those injured include 10 students, four teachers, a cafeteria worker and a police officer, he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Other unions — including those that represent school clerical workers, plant and cafeteria managers, building trades workers and school police — settled their contracts previously.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Those unions represent school police, school clerical workers and custodial and cafeteria supervisors, among others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

To pay the bills at Eastern Michigan University, she worked two jobs, at the cafeteria and as student supervisor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

“Running late, Mr. Meyer?” the lunch monitor says as I drag my way across the cafeteria.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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