Delicatessen: meaning, definitions and examples

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delicatessen

[ ˌdelɪkəˈtes(ə)n ]

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food

A store selling cold cuts, cheeses, and a variety of salads, as well as a selection of unusual or foreign prepared foods.

Synonyms

charcuterie, deli

Examples of usage

I picked up some prosciutto and cheese at the delicatessen for our picnic.
The delicatessen also offers a range of imported olives and antipasti.

Translations

Translations of the word "delicatessen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delicatessen

🇮🇳 डेलिकेटेसेन

🇩🇪 Feinkostgeschäft

🇮🇩 toko makanan lezat

🇺🇦 делікатеси

🇵🇱 delikatesy

🇯🇵 デリカテッセン

🇫🇷 épicerie fine

🇪🇸 delicatessen

🇹🇷 şarküteri

🇰🇷 델리카트슨

🇸🇦 محل المأكولات الفاخرة

🇨🇿 lahůdkářství

🇸🇰 lahôdky

🇨🇳 熟食店

🇸🇮 delikatesa

🇮🇸 delikatesa

🇰🇿 деликатес

🇬🇪 დელიკატესები

🇦🇿 delikates

🇲🇽 delicatessen

Word origin

The term 'delicatessen' originated in Germany, where it was used to describe a store that sold delicious, high-quality foods. It later spread to other countries, including the United States, where it became associated with specialty food stores offering a variety of prepared foods. The word is a combination of 'delicacy' and 'essen,' the German word for 'food.' Delicatessens have become popular for their selection of gourmet items and convenience for quick meals.