Meaning of the word delicatessen in English

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delicatessen

US /ˌdel.ə.kəˈtes.ən/
UK /ˌdel.ə.kəˈtes.ən/
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Noun

1.

a store selling ready-to-eat food products, such as cooked meats, cheeses, and salads

Example:
We bought some gourmet cheeses at the local delicatessen.
The delicatessen offers a wide selection of cold cuts.
2.

a section of a supermarket or department store where such foods are sold

Example:
You can find fresh olives in the delicatessen section.
The supermarket's delicatessen counter always has delicious salads.
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