restaurant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of restaurant
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
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It will also include space for high-end retailers and restaurants, along with an exclusive beach club located along the world famous beachfront.
From BBC
The restaurant owner let a few people inside and then barricaded the doors.
From Los Angeles Times
The plan is to complete the project as it was created with housing, a hotel, stores and restaurants.
From Los Angeles Times
The jury then heard how Longhurst called his mother, who was working on deliveries at a takeaway restaurant, but did not mention the accident, adding: "I was scared if she would judge me."
From BBC
Chang’s Korean BBQ-Style Chicken—which are far cheaper than ordering similar dishes from the restaurant.
From Barron's
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