diner

noun

din·​er ˈdī-nər 

1

: a person who dines (as in a restaurant) or who is dining

2

a

: dining car

b

chiefly US : a typically small, informal, and inexpensive restaurant that has an extensive menu and that is often made from or designed to resemble a modified railroad dining car

had lunch at a roadside diner

Synonyms

• beanery
• café
• cafe
• caff [British]
• eatery
• grill
• restaurant

Examples of diner in a Sentence

we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner

Recent Examples on the Web

On Route 66:This diner was named the best in Arizona. —Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024

Sieve said the goal with the new items was to introduce some fresh takes on classic diner/deli menu items. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing diner

• diner-out

Kids Definition

diner

noun

din·​er ˈdī-nər 

1

: one that dines

2

a

: dining car

b

: a restaurant in the shape of a railroad car