noun
- small, informal restaurants that serve light meals, especially lunch
Usage: plural of luncheonette
Examples
- The neighborhood had several cozy luncheonettes where office workers grabbed quick meals.
- Many old-fashioned luncheonettes served classic American comfort food.
- She preferred the friendly atmosphere of local luncheonettes over chain restaurants.
- The city’s luncheonettes were popular spots for breakfast and lunch.
- Small luncheonettes lined the busy downtown street.
- These family-owned luncheonettes had been serving the community for decades.