restaurant

[res-tuh-rahnt, -trahnt]

noun

1. an establishment where meals are served to customers.

restaurant

/ ˈrɛstrɒŋ, -rɒnt, ˈrɛstəˌrɒŋ /

noun

1. a commercial establishment where meals are prepared and served to customers

Word History and Origins

Origin of restaurant¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1820–30; from French, noun use of present participle of restaurer, from Latin restaurāre “to restore, reestablish”; re- ( def. ), store

Word History and Origins

Origin of restaurant¹

C19: from French, from restaurer to _restore

Example Sentences

The court heard message exchanges between the two defendants, in November 2024, discussing attempting to get Mrs McCann's DNA samples from her bins or from cutlery at a restaurant.

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Morgan data shows, though growth slowed to 3% in September, led by softer discretionary spending in restaurants and lodging.

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Not even a server at the celebratory restaurant dinner that opens the series views what he does as especially important or relevant in this day and age.

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A new restaurant opened its doors in Paris on Saturday, founded by a Palestinian from Gaza and a Franco-Israeli, aiming to promote reconciliation through food.

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“People who own seasonal restaurants or work on farms — they had a decent summer, but not enough to carry them through the winter.”

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Related Words

• bar 
• cafeteria 
• coffee shop 
• diner 
• dining room 
• inn 
• outlet 
• saloon