restaurant
noun
res·tau·rant
ˈre-stə-ˌränt 
-stränt,
also -st(ə-)rənt,
-stərnt
: a business establishment where meals or refreshments may be purchased
Synonyms
Examples of restaurant in a Sentence
when we get sick of cooking dinner at home, we like to go out to eat at a nice restaurant
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Meanwhile, a federal judge weakened other Maryland gun restrictions, ruling that the state can’t ban licensed gun owners from carrying firearms in bars and restaurants and in private buildings without the owner’s permission as required under a 2023 law.
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Forrest Lennon, the owner of Diamond Dave’s Grill in Bladenboro, was counting his blessings even though 5 inches of floodwater made its way into the restaurant.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
The island offers myriad outdoor recreational pursuits, unspoiled beaches, and a selection of unique shops, restaurants and galleries.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
The restaurant was an instant smash, earning rave reviews and filling up its 243 seats weeks in advance.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Forrest Lennon, the owner of Diamond Dave’s Grill in Bladenboro, was counting his blessings even though 5 inches of floodwater made its way into the restaurant.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
The island offers myriad outdoor recreational pursuits, unspoiled beaches, and a selection of unique shops, restaurants and galleries.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
The restaurant was an instant smash, earning rave reviews and filling up its 243 seats weeks in advance.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
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restaurant
noun
res·tau·rant
ˈres-t(ə-)rənt
-tə-ˌränt
: a business place where meals or refreshments may be bought
Etymology
from French restaurant "food that restores, restaurant," from restaurer "to restore, renew"
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