diners

NOUN

casual restaurant with varied menu

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bistro booth coffee shop saloon

STRONG

automat canteen concession dump eatery facility grill lunchroom tearoom

WEAK

café chuck wagon eating house fast-food outlet greasy spoon hash house ice-cream parlor lunch counter lunch wagon mess hall quick-lunch sandwich shop snack bar

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diners

But they remain a novelty in Pakistan, where Aziz's home-grown creations are attracting curious diners.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

Some diners raised concerns during the canteen trial.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Analysts have said more diners have opted for chicken, partly because of elevated beef prices this year, and partly because sandwiches and tenders are easier to eat in the car.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

For roughly $30 more, the Full Churrasco Experience allows lunchtime diners their fill of over a dozen different cuts of fire-roasted meat like chicken, lamb and beef served on skewers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

You will no doubt agree that the hardest of situations as regards dinner- waiting is when there are just two diners present.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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