noun

delicatessen

delicatessen, deli

I bought some cheese at the delicatessen.

I bought some cheese at the delicatessen.

Let's get a sandwich from the corner delicatessen.

Let's get a sandwich from the corner delicatessen.

a/the delicatessen a shop selling fine foods There is a new delicatessen on our street.

Synonyms: deli, gourmet food shop

From German 'Delikatessen', plural of 'Delikatesse', from French 'délicatesse', from Latin 'delicatus'.

Think of a store selling 'delicate' and delicious foods. Often shortened to 'deli'.

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