cafeteria
Translation
cafeteria, lunchroom
Examples
We eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
We eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
The hospital has a small cafeteria for visitors.
The hospital has a small cafeteria for visitors.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cafeteria a place for eating meals, often self-service I'll meet you in the cafeteria.
Similar Words
Synonyms: canteen, lunchroom, refectory
Etymology
From American Spanish 'cafetería' meaning 'coffee shop', from 'café' (coffee).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'café' with a 'teria' ending, similar to 'pizzeria'. It denotes a place specializing in something, in this case, a self-service eatery.