restaurateur

[ res-ter-uh-tur; French res-taw-ra-tœr ]

noun

, plural res·tau·ra·teurs [res-ter-, uh, -, turz, r, es-taw-, r, a, -, tœr].

1. the owner or manager of a restaurant.

restaurateur

/ ˌrɛstərəˈtɜː /

noun

1. a person who owns or runs a restaurant

Usage

Although the spelling restauranteur occurs frequently, it is a misspelling and should be avoided

Spelling Note

The English word restaurateur , borrowed from French, still exists in modern French in the same form and with the same meaning. The variant spelling restauranteur , influenced by the more familiar English word restaurant , is gaining some currency, but has traditionally been considered erroneous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of restaurateur¹

1790–1800; < French; Middle French: restorer < Late Latin restaurātor, equivalent to Latin restaurā ( re ) to restore + -tor -tor

Word History and Origins

Origin of restaurateur¹

C18: via French from Late Latin restaurātor one who restores, from Latin restaurāre to restore

Example Sentences

Johnston had supporting roles in the hit comedy film Anchorman, and in television on Mr Show, Arrested Development and Bob's Burgers, where he voiced fan-favourite character Italian restaurateur Jimmy Pesto.

From BBC

It would also prevent business owners, retailers and restaurateurs from “knowingly engaging in the sale” of any octopus raised or reared in such fashion.

From Los Angeles Times

We are also proud to see the rise in popularity for Afghan food thanks to the great work of other Afghan restaurateurs in DC and the region.

From Salon

Another nearby restaurateur hovering in his doorway, Yarva, said would-be visitors had chosen not to pay hotel prices which multiplied several times ahead of the Games.

From BBC

After an outcry from city restaurateurs, a pandemic-era outdoor dining program that was set to end Wednesday was given a last-minute reprieve by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times