Delicatessen: meaning, definitions and examples
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delicatessen
[ ˌdelɪkəˈtes(ə)n ]
food
A store selling cold cuts, cheeses, and a variety of salads, as well as a selection of unusual or foreign prepared foods.
Synonyms
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
Etymology
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.
See also: delicacy, delicately, delicateness, indelicate.