as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diners
Most nearby diners seem to be in the drive-thru line for the Chick-fil-A across the street.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2025
Morris and her family are keenly aware just how special Kopper Kettle is, as similar diners have closed or been bought out over the years.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Sitting between Interstates 77 and 85 — and rooted firmly in the community — diners will surely be returning for years to come.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Change is tough for a restaurant that’s made diners happy with classic menu items since 1986.
—Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
The consequences of a changing city Today, however, there’s a much slower pace, and there’s often space between diners at the bar — a reflection of how Charlotte’s food and beverage boom has impacted hyper-local institutions like this one.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Symbols on the menu help guide diners to those specific dishes.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Additionally, an allergen sheet is posted at the counter where diners order.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Chili House Chili House has outposts in Rowland Heights and Rancho Cucamonga (East Plaza) for eastside diners.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2025
Morris and her family are keenly aware just how special Kopper Kettle is, as similar diners have closed or been bought out over the years.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Sitting between Interstates 77 and 85 — and rooted firmly in the community — diners will surely be returning for years to come.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Change is tough for a restaurant that’s made diners happy with classic menu items since 1986.
—Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
The consequences of a changing city Today, however, there’s a much slower pace, and there’s often space between diners at the bar — a reflection of how Charlotte’s food and beverage boom has impacted hyper-local institutions like this one.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Symbols on the menu help guide diners to those specific dishes.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Additionally, an allergen sheet is posted at the counter where diners order.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Chili House Chili House has outposts in Rowland Heights and Rancho Cucamonga (East Plaza) for eastside diners.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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