noun
- stores that sell prepared foods, cold cuts, cheeses, and specialty items
Usage: plural of delicatessen
Examples
- The neighborhood has several delicatessens that serve fresh sandwiches.
- Many delicatessens offer imported cheeses and cured meats.
- She visited three different delicatessens to find the perfect pastrami.
- The city’s delicatessens are famous for their bagels and lox.
- Most delicatessens also sell pickles and other specialty items.
- These delicatessens have been family-owned for generations.