diner
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a person who is eating a meal, especially in a restaurant.
an individual who is consuming a meal, typically in a commercial dining establishment.
Simple“The waiter moved quickly between the tables, taking orders from the hungry diners.”
In context“The restaurant was filled with late-night diners, most of whom were enjoying the quiet atmosphere after the theatre crowds had dispersed.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
a small, casual restaurant in North America that often looks like a train car and serves simple food.
a characteristically American style of casual restaurant, historically designed to resemble a railway carriage and typically featuring a long counter.
Simple“We stopped at a roadside diner for a quick breakfast of eggs and coffee.”
In context“The classic American diner remains a cultural icon, known for its stainless steel exterior, vinyl booths, and twenty-four-hour service.”
Synonymseaterycafé - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a carriage on a train where passengers can sit and eat meals.
a railway carriage equipped for the preparation and service of meals to passengers.
Simple“We walked through several carriages to find the diner for some lunch.”
In context“The luxury train featured a beautifully restored diner where passengers could enjoy three-course meals while watching the landscape pass by.”
Synonymsdining car
From dine + -er.
From Catalan diner. Doublet of denar, denarius, denier, dinar, dinero, and dinheiro.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.