restaurant

/ˈrestərɑnt/
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A place where people pay to eat meals prepared for them.

Examples

  • The restaurant is open until ten.
  • She works in a small restaurant.
  • Can you recommend a restaurant nearby?
  • The city has many restaurants.
  • We ate dinner at a restaurant.

Similar words

eatery
dining place

Meanings

Place to eat a meal

noun
food
neutral
A place where meals are cooked and served to customers who eat there.

Examples

  • We ate dinner at a restaurant.
  • The restaurant is open until ten.
  • Can you recommend a restaurant nearby?
  • She works in a small restaurant.
  • The city has many restaurants.

Similar words

Etymology

FAQ

What does restaurant mean?

A restaurant is a place that cooks and serves meals to customers.

When is restaurant used?

People usually sit and eat there, then pay for the meal.

How does restaurant differ from cafe?

A cafe often has simpler food and drinks, while a restaurant focuses on meals.

How is restaurant used in a sentence?

“We ate dinner at a restaurant” shows a typical visit.

Is restaurant formal?

No, restaurant is an everyday word.

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