cafeteria

noun
UK: /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/
US: /ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/

  1. A restaurant where you serve yourself and pay at a cash register.

    1. I eat lunch in the cafeteria. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cafeteria offered various choices, from salads to hot entrees. [ ] [ ]

  2. A room in a school, factory, etc., where meals are served.

    1. The school cafeteria is very big. [ ] [ ]
    2. Students gathered in the cafeteria to discuss upcoming events and projects. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

canteen diner snack bar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cafeteria" in English means: A restaurant where you serve yourself and pay at a cash register., A room in a school, factory, etc., where meals are served..

The phonetic transcription of "cafeteria" is /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/ in British English and /ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cafeteria": canteen, diner, snack bar.

Example usage of "cafeteria": "I eat lunch in the cafeteria.". More examples on the page.