as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diner
Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
At Judges’ Table itself, a winner isn’t immediately identified; instead, the judges ask the teams a few clarifying questions and share what takeout diners thought.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The restaurant was named in honor of Theophilopoulos’ 5-year-old Havapoo dog, who is featured on the diner’s signs.
—Jason Dill
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The new restaurant brings family recipes, locally sourced ingredients and a fresh perspective on diner classics to the Plaza Midwood/Plaza Shamrock area.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
At Judges’ Table itself, a winner isn’t immediately identified; instead, the judges ask the teams a few clarifying questions and share what takeout diners thought.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The restaurant was named in honor of Theophilopoulos’ 5-year-old Havapoo dog, who is featured on the diner’s signs.
—Jason Dill
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The new restaurant brings family recipes, locally sourced ingredients and a fresh perspective on diner classics to the Plaza Midwood/Plaza Shamrock area.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diner
restaurant
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Word got around and surfers came to the restaurant from all over San Diego County, gathered around the tables, ate burgers and swapped their tales.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Diner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diner. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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