restaurant

[ res-tuh-rahnt, -trahnt ]

noun

1. an establishment where meals are served to customers.

restaurant

/ ˈrɛstrɒŋ; -rɒnt; ˈrɛstəˌrɒŋ /

noun

1. a commercial establishment where meals are prepared and served to customers

Word History and Origins

Origin of restaurant¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1820–30; from French, noun use of present participle of restaurer, from Latin restaurāre “to restore, reestablish”; re- ( def ), store

Word History and Origins

Origin of restaurant¹

C19: from French, from restaurer to restore

Example Sentences

Two sheriff’s deputies were placed on administrative leave after an alleged domestic incident at a Camarillo restaurant last month, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

But many restaurants are offering some financial relief this week: discount deals on burgers, doughnuts and pizzas.

From Los Angeles Times

Video posted on Instagram showed the unclothed man climbing onto the entrance of Tiana’s Place, a New Orleans-inspired restaurant that pays homage to the Disney film “The Princess and the Frog.”

From Los Angeles Times

Tensions with other countries could also reduce travel and tourism to California, affecting hotels, theme parks and restaurants, Palmer said.

From Los Angeles Times

On that occasion, Russia's defence ministry said it had targeted a meeting of "unit commanders and Western instructors" in a restaurant.

From BBC

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