lunch counter

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lunch counter The landlord was the university, so the couple applied for the lease, vowing to open a lunch counter, support local farmers, employ students, and change up the menu weekly. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Seth & Manni's pop-up lunch counter served sandwiches like pulled pork with a side of pickles. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Travel Abroad Chef Alfredo Nogueira and Ryan Iriarte opened Cafe Conmigo, a little lunch counter and coffee joint inspired by Cuba, in 2026. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lunch counter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch counter
Noun
  • The interactive experience would be in a four-story building with bird-safe glass on the upper floor, a retail store, snack bar and restaurant.
    — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • What was once a snack bar is now going to be potentially a brewery, hotel, and several restaurants.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the company cafeteria, Hara watched as his coworkers squared off over a game of Go, a board game played with black and white stones on a grid.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The floor could include a gathering space and cafeteria for employees, as well as multi-purpose room.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the afternoons, the Pultizer living room adjacent to The Bar and SkyFire restaurant is a happening place.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • While The Rotunda is a place reserved for executives whose titles grant them the privilege of entry, the seating arrangement is more reminiscent of a high school lunchroom, except that everyone is much wealthier and more powerful.
    — Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The address encompasses three levels of retail, plus an employee lunchroom, an expansive alterations atelier along with dedicated spaces for fittings and bespoke consultations.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Lunch counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20counter. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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