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restaurant

[ˈrɛstərɒnt]

restaurant Definition

a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.

Using restaurant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "restaurant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We went to a fancy restaurant for our anniversary dinner.

  • Example

    The restaurant was packed with customers.

  • Example

    I work as a waiter in a restaurant.

  • Example

    This restaurant serves delicious Italian food.

restaurant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for restaurant

Phrases with restaurant

  • a restaurant that serves fast food, typically with minimal table service

    Example

    I usually grab lunch at the fast food restaurant near my office.

  • a restaurant that caters to families with children and offers a menu with a wide variety of dishes

    Example

    We decided to go to a family restaurant for dinner so that our kids could have some fun.

  • a restaurant that is part of a group of restaurants with the same name and menu

    Example

    I prefer to eat at chain restaurants because I know what to expect from their food and service.

Origins of restaurant

from French 'restaurer', meaning 'to restore'

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Summary: restaurant in Brief

A 'restaurant' [ˈrɛstərɒnt] is a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises. It can range from fast food to fine dining, and can be categorized into types like 'fast food restaurant,' 'family restaurant,' and 'chain restaurant.'

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