Delicatessen

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/

Definitions of delicatessen

noun a small store selling high-quality foods, wines, and cheeses, typically of European origin

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some cheese and ham at the delicatessen.

A2 The delicatessen sells a variety of meats and cheeses.

B1 I always stop by the delicatessen on my way home from work.

B2 The delicatessen is known for its high-quality imported goods.

C1 The delicatessen on the corner has been in business for over 50 years.

C2 I prefer to buy my specialty foods from the delicatessen rather than the supermarket.

Examples of delicatessen in a Sentence

formal I purchased some gourmet cheeses and meats from the delicatessen for the party.

informal I grabbed a sandwich from the deli for lunch.

slang Let's pick up some snacks from the deli for the road trip.

figurative The delicatessen of life offers a variety of experiences to savor.

Grammatical Forms of delicatessen

• plural: delicatessens
• comparative: more delicatessen
• superlative: most delicatessen
• present tense: delicatessen
• future tense: will delicatessen
• perfect tense: have delicatessened
• continuous tense: am delicatessening
• singular: delicatessen
• positive degree: delicatessen
• infinitive: to delicatessen
• gerund: delicatessening
• participle: delicatessened

Origin and Evolution of delicatessen

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'delicatessen' originated from the German word 'Delikatessen', which means 'delicacies' or 'fine foods'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to fine foods or specialty items, the term 'delicatessen' has evolved to encompass a store or section of a store that sells a variety of prepared foods and high-quality ingredients.