deli
Translation
delicatessen, deli
Examples
I'll get a sandwich from the deli.
I'll get a sandwich from the deli.
The deli sells imported cheeses and meats.
The deli sells imported cheeses and meats.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) deli a shop that sells high-quality foods such as cheeses and cold meats I'll get a sandwich from the deli.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delicatessen, food shop
Etymology
Short for 'delicatessen', from German 'Delikatessen', meaning 'delicacies'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'delicious' food sold at a 'deli'.