restaurant

English

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/, /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/

noun
Definitions
  • An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

Etymology

Borrowed from French restaurant (restoring, restaurant) derived from Latin restaurans, restaurantis.

Origin

Latin

restaurans, restaurantis

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