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.