Meaning of the word diner in English

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diner

US /ˈdaɪ.nɚ/

UK /ˈdaɪ.nɚ/

a person who is eating a meal, especially in a restaurant

Example:

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The restaurant was full of happy diners.

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Each diner received a complimentary dessert.

Synonym:

customer guest eater patron

a small, informal, and inexpensive restaurant, often with a long counter and booths, typically found in North America

Example:

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We stopped at a classic American diner for breakfast.

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The old diner on the corner serves the best milkshakes.

Synonym:

cafe eatery greasy spoon restaurant

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