diner

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a small, casual restaurant in North America that often looks like a train car and serves simple food.

n. a characteristically American style of casual restaurant, historically designed to resemble a railway carriage and typically featuring a long counter.

“We stopped at a roadside diner for a quick breakfast of eggs and coffee.”

“The classic American diner remains a cultural icon, known for its stainless steel exterior, vinyl booths, and twenty-four-hour service.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a carriage on a train where passengers can sit and eat meals.

n. a railway carriage equipped for the preparation and service of meals to passengers.

“We walked through several carriages to find the diner for some lunch.”

“The luxury train featured a beautifully restored diner where passengers could enjoy three-course meals while watching the landscape pass by.”