cafetorium
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cafetorium
1950–55; blend of cafeteria and auditorium
Example Sentences
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The new area also would have garage doors that would open into the cafetorium, allowing for more seating for performances.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 9, 2017
Rabenberg has decided to add a fourth lunch period next school year to accommodate the more than 300 students in the cafetorium.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 9, 2017
Adjacent to the cafetorium in Wachter would be a new music practice space for band, orchestra and choir.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 9, 2017
They’d be in the cafetorium in the dark with the wind roaring outside, but safe, uninjured, with their bellies full from raiding the coolers and vending machines.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Theresa stayed with me when we passed through the lunch line in the cafetorium.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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