automat

Example Sentences

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In 1902, Horn & Hardart opened the first automat in Philadelphia.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2024

Mr. Strong drifted in and out of music, working at Chrysler on the production line and at an automat restaurant, among other blue-collar jobs that supported his family.

From Washington Post • Jan. 30, 2023

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

Maybe her minder automat would escort her back and she'd earn detention again and more demerits?

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton