deli

[ del-ee ]

noun

Informal.

plural delis

1. a delicatessen.
2. food typically sold at a delicatessen, as cold cuts, salads, and pickles.

deli

/ ˈdɛlɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for delicatessen

Word History and Origins

Origin of deli¹

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

“These condiment bars are an attempt to put a European flair into the deli department and romance into the store,” he noted.

From Salon

Jayne Casey, a former member of punk band Big In Japan, now runs a small deli and arts bar District House just around the corner in Victoria Road.

From BBC

The rising cost of eggs has left one of the most famous delis in Los Angeles scrambling to keep up.

From Los Angeles Times

Last September, a deadly listeria outbreak concerning sliced deli meats forced Boar’s Head to indefinitely shut down its plant in Jarratt, Virginia.

From Salon

Mayor Karen Bass went to the deli to have lunch and talk things over with Langer.

From Los Angeles Times

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