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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Osceola had the highest percentage of restaurants with zero violations during routine food inspections at 23.6%.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Today, Helene’s House of An empire is operated by her five daughters and grandchildren and touts six restaurants in the U.S., three international establishments, and a catering division.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 July 2024
To search the restaurant inspections, type in a restaurant name.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2024
The restaurant has been a cornerstone in the community for decades and is operated by the next generation of the Baquet family.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 3 July 2024
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Today, Helene’s House of An empire is operated by her five daughters and grandchildren and touts six restaurants in the U.S., three international establishments, and a catering division.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 July 2024
To search the restaurant inspections, type in a restaurant name.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2024
The restaurant has been a cornerstone in the community for decades and is operated by the next generation of the Baquet family.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 3 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for restaurant
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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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