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

Example Sentences

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Trendy cafes and restaurants, which are typically lively in the evening, were closed.

From Barron's

As dining and social habits shift, more restaurant operators are being encouraged to offer delivery services via mobile apps.

From Salon

I met Sheila Gray, a leading acting teacher, through a restaurant colleague.

From The Wall Street Journal

A recent study reported by USA Today found that the average American spends nearly $500 a year on tips at restaurants and bars.

From Science Daily

Andrew Hall, 24, works as a bartender and waiter at a restaurant in Guildford, Surrey, and says he struggles to make ends meet each month.

From BBC