Cafeteria Meaning in English
word
/ˌkæfəˈtɪɹiə/
ka-fuh-TEER-ee-uh
/kˌæfɪtˈiəɹɪɐ/
ka-fi-TEER-ee-uh
Definition
A cafeteria is a place, usually in a school, hospital, or company, where people get and eat meals, often serving themselves from a counter.
Usage & Nuances
"Cafeteria" is mostly used for informal, self-service eating areas, especially in schools and businesses. Not the same as "café" (a casual coffee shop). In the U.S., "cafeteria" refers specifically to a large, communal space with tray-lines.
Spanish: cafeteríaPortuguese (BR): refeitório - cafeteriaPortuguese (PT): cantina - cafeteriaChinese (Simplified): 自助餐厅Chinese (Traditional): 自助餐廳Hindi: कैफेटेरियाArabic: كافيتيرياBengali: ক্যান্টিন - ক্যাফেটেরিয়াRussian: столоваяJapanese: カフェテリア - 食堂Vietnamese: căng tin - nhà ăn tự phục vụKorean: 구내식당Turkish: yemekhane - kafeteryaUrdu: کینٹین - کیفے ٹیریاIndonesian: kantin - kafetaria
Example Sentences
The cafeteria is packed at noon, so come early if you want a good seat.
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I'm going to the cafeteria for lunch.
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The school cafeteria serves hot meals every day.
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We met in the hospital cafeteria.
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Let’s grab coffee in the cafeteria after the meeting.
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I forgot my wallet in the cafeteria again!
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