deli
noun
a delicatessen.
delis
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pluralof deli.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has stopped serving the iconic US-made black cherry soda that has been a fixture at the restaurant for decades.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
But Ottolenghi, who has 11 restaurants, cafes and delis, described the situation was "crippling" - not just for his own business, but for others running bakeries, cafes, and pubs.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
The company changed its name to Restaurant Depot in the 1990s and started serving more food operators across the U.S. including caterers, pizzerias and delis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
The rising cost of eggs has left one of the most famous delis in Los Angeles scrambling to keep up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2025
From now on, I’ll only eat at farm-fresh artisan food trucks and iconic celebrity delis.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
