noun

deli

delicatessen, deli

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.

((a/the)) deli a shop that sells high-quality foods such as cheeses and cold meats I'll get a sandwich from the deli.

Synonyms: delicatessen, food shop

Short for 'delicatessen', from German 'Delikatessen', meaning 'delicacies'.

Think of 'delicious' food sold at a 'deli'.

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