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diner

 

[ ˈdaɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

restaurant

A diner is a small, informal and typically inexpensive restaurant that is known for serving classic American comfort food.

Synonyms

cafe, eatery, restaurant

Examples of usage

  • Let's grab some burgers at the diner down the street.
  • The diner is a popular spot for breakfast enthusiasts.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A diner is a person who is eating a meal, especially in a restaurant or cafe.

Synonyms

customer, guest, patron

Examples of usage

  • The diners at the table were enjoying their conversation.
  • He was a regular diner at the local bistro.

Translations

Translations of the word "diner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lanchonete

🇮🇳 डिनर

🇩🇪 Speiselokal

🇮🇩 rumah makan

🇺🇦 закусочна

🇵🇱 bar

🇯🇵 食堂 (しょくどう)

🇫🇷 dîner

🇪🇸 comedor

🇹🇷 lokanta

🇰🇷 식당

🇸🇦 مطعم صغير

🇨🇿 jídelna

🇸🇰 jedáleň

🇨🇳 餐馆

🇸🇮 menza

🇮🇸 veitingastaður

🇰🇿 асхана

🇬🇪 სასადილო

🇦🇿 yeməkxana

🇲🇽 comedor

Etymology

The word 'diner' originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It was originally used to describe a dining car on a train, but later evolved to refer to small, informal restaurants. Diners became popular in the 1920s and 1930s, offering a wide range of comfort food at affordable prices. Today, diners are a staple of American dining culture, known for their casual atmosphere and classic menu items.

See also: dine, dinner.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,028, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.