Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A small restaurant that serves simple, easily prepared meals.
Wiktionary
- n. A small diner or restaurant that serves lunch.
Examples
“Sam’s was an antiquated joint of the type that used to be called a luncheonette in New York.”
“I'm just a working artist," he said during a conversation on the patio of a Nashville luncheonette.”
“And a moment later, thinking nothing of the odd decoration, I exited the luncheonette triumphantly clutching the breached bag of Sugar Babies, the bell of the closing door jingling behind me.”
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“A small but sturdy couple in their 50's owned the luncheonette.”
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“For thirty years, this tiny luncheonette/deli-bodega as been in business on 21st Street, smack dab in the middle of the long block between 5th and 6th Ave.”
“The Diamond Dairy, a kosher luncheonette hidden in the back mezzanine of the jewelry exchange on 4 W. 47th Street has closed.”
“Their menu includes standard luncheonette fare: sandwiches, breakfast and daily specials.”
“The tidy, cheerful spot follows in the tradition of a Southern luncheonette and serves just a handful of dishes.”
“The luncheonette hand-grinds its gourmet sausages, the most unusual of them made of bison, elk, venison or boar.”
“The whole family invested in a luncheonette called El Mambo.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘luncheonette’.
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On The Road
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You Are Where You Eat
diner, brasserie, rotisserie, bistro, cafeteria, canteen, grillroom, steakhouse, teahouse, cafe, chophouse, greasy spoon and 22 more...
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