Word
restaurant
Phoneticsrestau·rant, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛsˌtɹɑnt/
UK/ɹˈɛstɹɒnt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a place where you sit down to eat a meal that you pay for. You usually choose your food from a list called a menu.
n. a commercial establishment where meals are prepared and served to customers in exchange for payment. Usually implies a sit-down service with a structured menu.
Examples
“We are going to a small Italian restaurant for dinner.”
“The new restaurant on the corner is very popular because it serves fresh seafood at a reasonable price.”
“While the city is famous for its high-end dining, many locals prefer the family-run restaurant tucked away in the historic district for its authentic atmosphere.”
Examples
simple
“We are going to a small Italian restaurant for dinner.”
contextual
“The new restaurant on the corner is very popular because it serves fresh seafood at a reasonable price.”
complex
“While the city is famous for its high-end dining, many locals prefer the family-run restaurant tucked away in the historic district for its authentic atmosphere.”
Usage
Commonly used with the prepositions 'at' or 'in' to describe location.
Etymology
Borrowed from French restaurant, present participle of the verb restaurer, corresponding to Latin restaurans, restaurantis, present participle of restauro (“to restore”), from the name of the 'restorative' soup served in the first establishments.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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