Cafeteria: meaning, definitions and examples
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cafeteria
[ ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə ]
food service
A cafeteria is a dining area where customers serve themselves, usually choosing from a variety of food options arranged in a line or buffet style. It is commonly found in schools, workplaces, and large institutions.
Synonyms
canteen, dining hall, food court
Examples of usage
- The cafeteria at the office offers a daily selection of hot meals and sandwiches.
- Students line up in the cafeteria during lunchtime to get their food.
Translations
Translations of the word "cafeteria" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cafeteria
🇮🇳 कैफेटेरिया
🇩🇪 Cafeteria
🇮🇩 kantin
🇺🇦 кафетерій
🇵🇱 kafeteria
🇯🇵 カフェテリア
🇫🇷 cafétéria
🇪🇸 cafetería
🇹🇷 kafeterya
🇰🇷 카페테리아
🇸🇦 كافيتيريا
🇨🇿 kavárna
🇸🇰 kaviareň
🇨🇳 自助餐厅
🇸🇮 kavarna
🇮🇸 mötuneyti
🇰🇿 асхана
🇬🇪 კაფეტერია
🇦🇿 kafeteriya
🇲🇽 cafetería
Word origin
The word 'cafeteria' originated from the Spanish word 'cafetería', which means coffeehouse or café. The concept of self-service cafeterias first appeared in the United States in the late 19th century. The idea was to provide customers with a more efficient and convenient way to access a variety of food options.
See also: cafe.