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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

Example Sentences

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There is a brief address from management reminding diners of the "charter" committing them to behave with respect and decorum, and then the fun begins.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

It was so much food I gave desserts to other diners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The chain has been grappling with rising beef prices and budget-conscious diners, which have weighed on its U.S. sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“People really enjoy this location, and it seems like one of the last diners in Santa Monica.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The many potted specimens created a jungled grotto on the far side of the dining room, and the diners within, if any, were well concealed by the delicately swaying fronds.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood