Lingo

Meal Venues

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bar
1.
bar
Noun

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

They decided to meet at the local bar after work for a few drinks.

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bistro
2.
bist
ro
Noun

a small restaurant that is not expensive

We enjoyed a cozy dinner at a charming bistro downtown.

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bra
sse
rie
Noun

an inexpensive French restaurant

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cafe
4.
ca
fe
Noun

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

The cozy cafe on the corner served delicious pastries and freshly brewed coffee.

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cafeteria
5.
ca
fe
te
ria
Noun

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

The cafeteria is a popular place for students to socialize during break time.

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ca
rry
out
Noun

a restaurant in which food is sold to be eaten elsewhere

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car
ve
ry
Noun

‌a restaurant where roast meat is served

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diner
8.
di
ner
Noun

a small restaurant

We stopped at a roadside diner for breakfast on our road trip.

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dinner theater
Noun

a theater where the price of a meal is added to the ticket

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drive-through
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drive
through
Noun

a service where one can shop or do business without leaving one's vehicle, such as fast-food restaurants, pharmacies, etc.

We grabbed coffee from the drive-through on our way to work.

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ea
te
ry
Noun

a café or restaurant where food is served

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food court
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food court
Noun

an area in a public place such as a shopping mall, etc. where multiple small restaurants are located

We decided to meet at the food court for lunch since it offered a variety of options.

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gast
ro
pub
Noun

a type of bar or restaurant that serves high-quality food, beer, and wine in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere

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greasy spoon
Noun

a small, inexpensive diner, often serving fried or simple food

We grabbed breakfast at a local greasy spoon.

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lun
cheo
nette
Noun

a small restaurant where light meals are served

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pizzeria
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pizzeria
Noun

a restaurant where mainly pizza is served

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restaurant
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res
tau
rant
Noun

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

He works as a chef in a popular restaurant.

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road
house
Noun

a restaurant, inn, etc. located near a major road outside city limits

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snack bar
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snack bar
Noun

a place in which small meals such as sandwiches, etc. are sold

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steak
house
Noun

a restaurant which primarily serves steaks

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take
out
Noun

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

They decided to order takeout for dinner since they did not feel like cooking.

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tea room
Noun

a café or small restaurant where coffee, tea, and light meals are served

The tea room was decorated with vintage furniture.

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tra
tto
ria
Noun

‌an Italian restaurant, which is usually small

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wine bar
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wine bar
Noun

a type of bar that primarily serves a variety of wines instead of other alcoholic beverages such as beer

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beer garden
Noun

an outdoor space attached to a pub or restaurant where patrons can enjoy drinking beer in an open-air setting

The pub had a cozy beer garden with wooden tables and benches.

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co
ffee
house
Noun

a place where people can buy and consume coffee as well as other drinks, food, and desserts while relaxing or socializing

They met at a cozy coffeehouse downtown to catch up.

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Tex
Mex
Noun

a type of meal venue or restaurant that serves Mexican and Texan cuisine

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teahouse
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tea
house
Noun

a place where tea is served, often accompanied by snacks or light meals

They enjoyed a quiet afternoon at the teahouse.

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dining car
Noun

a train section where passengers can eat during their journey

The train had a cozy dining car with tables for passengers to eat.

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delicatessen
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de
li
ca
te
ssen
Noun

a shop or section of a store that sells high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and salads

She bought fresh sandwiches and pasta salad from the delicatessen.

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restaurant chain
Noun

a set of restaurants in different locations under the same ownership

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supper club
Noun

a social dining venue with entertainment where guests gather for dinner

Friends gathered at the supper club for a night of laughter and good food.

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food truck
Noun

a large vehicle equipped with a kitchen that sells freshly prepared meals, snacks, or beverages in different locations

The food truck served delicious tacos and burritos.

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ethnic restaurant
Noun

a type of restaurant that serves cuisine from a specific cultural or regional group, offering dishes that are traditional to that culture or region

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QSR
Noun

a type of restaurant that provides fast and efficient service for customers

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fast-food restaurant
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fast-food restaurant
Noun

a type of eatery that offers quick and convenient service, typically inexpensive and easy to consume on-the-go

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fast casual restaurant
Noun

a type of eatery that provides a higher-quality, more customized dining experience compared to fast food, typically with a higher price point

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casual dining restaurant
Noun

an establishment that offers a moderately priced menu, table service, and a relaxed atmosphere for dining

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premium casual restaurant
Noun

a type of dining establishment that provides a higher level of quality, service, and ambiance than a traditional casual dining restaurant

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family style restaurant
Noun

a type of dining establishment that serves meals meant to be shared by multiple diners at the same table

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fine dining restaurant
Noun

an upscale establishment that offers high-quality cuisine, sophisticated service, and an elegant ambiance

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buffet
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bu
ffet
Noun

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

The hotel offered a lavish buffet with a wide variety of international cuisines.

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self-service
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self
service
Noun

a system in which customers serve themselves in a restaurant, store, or similar setting and pay afterward

The café introduced a new self-service to speed up lunch hours.

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destination restaurant
Noun

a dining establishment that is so highly regarded or unique that it becomes a primary reason or attraction for people to visit a particular location

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sandwich bar
Noun

a place that specializes in making and selling sandwiches, often with a variety of ingredients and options to choose from

She bought a turkey sandwich from the sandwich bar.

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cabaret
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ca
ba
ret
Noun

a nightclub or restaurant, where a variety of entertainment, such as music, dance, and comedy, is presented for the audience

We visited a lively cabaret for a night of music and dancing.

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canteen
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can
teen
Noun

a small container or bottle used for carrying water or other liquids, typically used by hikers, campers, or soldiers

He packed a canteen of water for the long hike.

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coffee bar
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coffee bar
Noun

a cafe or bar where one can buy non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks

The new coffee bar in town offers a variety of specialty brews and cozy seating for customers to relax.

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coffee shop
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coffee shop
Noun

a type of small restaurant where people can drink coffee, tea, etc. and usually eat light meals too

He works part-time at a coffee shop near the university.

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commissary
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co
mmi
ssa
ry
Noun

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

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cy
ber
ca
fe
Noun

a café that provides its customers with internet access

She spent the afternoon at the cybercafe checking her emails and browsing social media.

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grill
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grill
Noun

a flat metal structure used for cooking food over an open fire

He placed the steaks on the grill over the campfire.

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hole
in
the
wall
Noun

a small and simple place, like a restaurant or bar, usually known for its casual and unpretentious atmosphere

We found a charming hole-in-the-wall cafe with delicious pastries.

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joint
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joint
Noun

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

The knee is a complex joint that allows for bending and straightening of the leg.

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saloon
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sa
loon
Noun

a traditional and sometimes historical establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, often characterized by a rustic or old-fashioned ambiance

We decided to meet at the local saloon for a drink after work.

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club
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club
Noun

the building, rooms, or facilities that a specific club uses

The members met at the club for their weekly chess matches.

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pa
ti
sse
rie
Noun

a store that sells cakes and pastries

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pub
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pub
Noun

a place where alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and often food, are served

They went to the pub after work for a few drinks.

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