cafetorium

American  

[kaf-i-tawr-ee-uhm, -tohr-] / ˌkæf ɪˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr- /

noun

1. a large room, especially in a school, that functions both as a cafeteria and an auditorium.

---

Etymology

Origin of cafetorium

1950–55; blend of cafeteria and auditorium

Example Sentences

Adjacent to the cafetorium in Wachter would be a new music practice space for band, orchestra and choir.

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

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

We find our seats in the auditorium, which is pretty incredible—way better than the cafetorium at my old middle school.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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