Cafeteria
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkafəˈtɪə̯.ɹi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cafeteria is a noun meaning (chiefly US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.
Meaning
(chiefly US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.
More Meanings
- (chiefly US, Canada) A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere.
Word Forms
- cafeterias
- cafeterie
Synonyms for cafeteria
Depending on context, synonyms include lunchroom, canteen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include restaurant, lunchroom, canteen, lunchbox, cantina, buffet.
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