as in restaurants
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 diners
For a century, the 2,448 mile road stretching across eight states and three time zones has been synonymous with mom-and-pop diners and America’s Heartland.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
And all diners can take advantage of May specials, including Raglan Road’s World Whiskey Flight and all-day menu.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Taking Mom out to eat will cost more The Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute expects diners to spend about 4% more for a total Mother's Day restaurant meal bill of $67, up from $64 last year.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
And in the spirit of Shabbat, diners will be required to put away their phones.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Daniela SirtoriBloomberg Starbucks is winning over American diners with cushier seats, more appetizing pastry displays and speedier service.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Martínez likes to leave diners with a zero-waste memento to remember their meal by.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The whirl of celebrity about Rosenthal and Silverton courts outsize opinions, and Americana diners are not about opinionating.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
And all diners can take advantage of May specials, including Raglan Road’s World Whiskey Flight and all-day menu.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Taking Mom out to eat will cost more The Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute expects diners to spend about 4% more for a total Mother's Day restaurant meal bill of $67, up from $64 last year.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
And in the spirit of Shabbat, diners will be required to put away their phones.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Daniela SirtoriBloomberg Starbucks is winning over American diners with cushier seats, more appetizing pastry displays and speedier service.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Martínez likes to leave diners with a zero-waste memento to remember their meal by.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The whirl of celebrity about Rosenthal and Silverton courts outsize opinions, and Americana diners are not about opinionating.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
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This lively street—lined with elegant colonial homes and cozy cafes and restaurants—culminates at the iconic Ex-Convento de San Bernardino de Siena, known for its nightly video-mapping shows projected in Spanish and in English.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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And until there's a decision, the business owners and community regulars at restaurants like Tony Pho are unsure what the future holds.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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