restaurant
/ˈɹɛst(ə)ɹɒnt/
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Also seen as: restaurants
Meaning · English
An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Noun
Examples
That Italian restaurant serves some of the best food I've ever had in my life.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “restaurant” mean?
An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.
Is “restaurant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.