What does delicatessen mean?
Delicatessen means A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving..
Delicatessen
/ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ · noun
Meaning
A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving..
Definitions by Sense
- A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving.
- Delicacies; exotic or expensive foods.
Example Sentences
I shall have Royal Climax sausages every Tuesday and Saturday. Leave your orders early as there is a demand for these delicious delicatessen. J. W. Galloway.
A taxi, after mounting the sidewalk, had finished up with its radiator buried in a pile of delicatessen.
Synonyms for delicatessen
Antonyms for delicatessen
Related Words
Word Forms
- delicatessens
- delikatessen
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for delicatessen?
Common synonyms include food shop, delicatessen food, deli.
What is the opposite of delicatessen?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use delicatessen in a sentence?
I shall have Royal Climax sausages every Tuesday and Saturday. Leave your orders early as there is a demand for these delicious delicatessen. J. W. Galloway.
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