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restaurant

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈɹɛsˌtɹɑnt// UK //ɹˈɛstɹɒnt// restau·rant General-service

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

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.

Usage

Commonly used with the prepositions 'at' or 'in' to describe location.

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