Pronunciation

/kəˈfɛtəriə/

Definitions

• Noun: A self-service restaurant with a variety of food options, typically open all day. [1] [2]
• Adjective: Relating to or characterized by a cafeteria-style service. [3]

Phrases

• “Enjoy your meal at the cafeteria” = Have a good time at the cafeteria.
• “Grab a seat at the cafeteria” = Find a place to sit in the cafeteria.
• “cafeteria lunch” = Lunch served in a cafeteria setting.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I usually grab a salad from the cafeteria for lunch.”
• Adjective: “The school’s cafeteria offers a wide range of healthy options.”
• Prepositional Phrase: “After work, I went straight to the cafeteria to meet friends.”

Synonyms

• Dining hall
• Buffet
• Self-serve restaurant
• Canteen
• Commons

References

1. Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). cafeteria. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/[dictionary](/post/dictionary/)/[cafeteria](/post/cafeteria/)
2. Oxford Languages. (n.d.). cafeteria. Retrieved from https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/[definition](/post/definition/)/[cafeteria](/post/cafeteria/)
3. Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.). cafeteria. Retrieved from https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cafeteria