restaurant
Americannoun
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an establishment where meals are served to customers.
noun
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a commercial establishment where meals are prepared and served to customers
Etymology
Origin of restaurant
An Americanism first recorded in 1820–30; from French, noun use of present participle of restaurer, from Latin restaurāre “to restore, reestablish”; re- ( def. ), store
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Other customers at the Carpinteria restaurant approach Pratt sometimes and congratulate him on his run for mayor in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Afterward, she suggests going to Lingua Franca, a restaurant situated along the river.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Boyd, a local restaurant owner, got back on the highway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
"I miss the days we were known for the Blue Willow Inn," he said, referencing the famous buffet restaurant that closed during Covid, once visited by celebrities including actress Helen Mirren.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Just as Mr. Pinkerton promised, our buggy was waiting for us across the street, at a restaurant called Mitchell’s.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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