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cafeterias

/ˌkæfəˈtɪəriəz/

NOUN

1. Self-service restaurants

Restaurants where customers select prepared food at a counter and carry it on a tray to a table to eat.

1.1. Restaurants and casual dining establishments

Used to describe casual food establishments where customers can purchase and eat prepared meals, including cafes, diners, and other informal dining places.

Synonyms

Examples

  • Cafeterias across the city are implementing healthier menu options to promote better eating habits.
  • During peak hours, the lines in popular cafeterias can extend out the door with hungry customers eager for a meal.

Related Words

  • food service
  • dining
  • takeout
  • menu
  • food counter

NOUN

2. Institutional dining facilities

Dining areas within institutions or organizations where meals are purchased, provided, or brought in for people to eat.

2.1. Educational institution dining areas

Used to describe shared dining facilities in schools, colleges, and universities where students gather to eat, socialize, or study between classes.

Synonyms

Examples

  • Students often gather in university cafeterias to socialize and study between classes.

Related Words

  • students
  • universities
  • schools
  • dining halls
  • lunch breaks

2.2. Workplace and employee dining areas

Used for shared dining facilities in companies and workplaces where employees can purchase or eat meals during their breaks.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The company decided to upgrade its employee cafeterias to create a more inviting dining experience.

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2.3. Hospital and healthcare dining areas

Used for dining facilities in hospitals and healthcare institutions that provide meals for patients, visitors, and staff.

Synonyms

Examples

  • In many hospitals, the cafeterias offer nutritious meals for patients, visitors, and staff.

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