cafetorium

[ kaf-i-tawr-ee-uhm, -tohr- ]

noun

1. a large room, especially in a school, that functions both as a cafeteria and an auditorium.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cafetorium¹

1950–55; blend of cafeteria and auditorium

Example Sentences

We find our seats in the auditorium, which is pretty incredible—way better than the cafetorium at my old middle school.

From Literature

Besides the egg roll and an egg hunt, the all-day event includes a schoolhouse activity area, a reading nook, a talent show, a place to teach about farming, a photo-taking station, a physical “egg-ucation” zone with an obstacle course, and a “cafetorium” where children will learn to make treats.

From Seattle Times

Besides the egg roll and hunt, the all-day event will include a schoolhouse activity area, a reading nook, a talent show, a place to teach children how farmers supply food, a photo-taking station, a physical “egg-ucation” zone with an obstacle course and other exercise stations, and a “cafetorium” where children and their families will learn to make and eat treats.

From Washington Times

Besides the egg roll and hunt, the all-day event will include a schoolhouse activity area, a reading nook, a talent show, a place to teach children how farmers supply food, a photo-taking station, a physical “egg-ucation” zone with an obstacle course and other exercise stations, and a “cafetorium” where children and their families will learn to make and eat treats.

From Seattle Times

The cafetorium at the local high school was filled with more than 500 people wanting to hear Buttigieg make his pitch to be their next president.

From The Guardian