luncheonette

noun

lun·​cheon·​ette ˌlən-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce luncheonette (audio)
: a small restaurant serving light lunches

Examples of luncheonette in a Sentence

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Ugly Duckling is a sweet luncheonette with memorable breakfast sandwiches. Chelsea Conaboy, New York Times, 20 June 2024 In the best picture winner The French Connection (1971), directed by William Friedkin, Lo Bianco was Sal Boca, a flashy guy who as the owner of a modest luncheonette seemed to have a lot of cash on hand. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2024 Afterwards, a few of us walked to a small luncheonette where backups ate post-showtime. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2024 The site of Pete’s Candy Store, on Lorimer Street, was once a general store, a luncheonette and a gambling den. New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for luncheonette 

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luncheonette was in 1913

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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luncheonette. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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luncheonette

noun
lun·​cheon·​ette ˌlən-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce luncheonette (audio)
: a place where light lunches are sold

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