Diner

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪnər/

Definitions of diner

noun a small roadside restaurant or cafe

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a diner for breakfast.

A2 The diner down the street has the best milkshakes.

B1 The diner was crowded with people enjoying their meals.

B2 The diner's menu offers a variety of options for vegetarians.

C1 The diner's retro decor added to the nostalgic atmosphere.

C2 The diner's chef is known for creating unique and delicious dishes.

Examples of diner in a Sentence

formal The diner was a popular spot for business meetings due to its convenient location.

informal Let's grab some burgers at the diner down the street.

slang I'm craving some greasy spoon diner food right now.

figurative The political debate turned into a diner food fight, with each candidate throwing accusations like plates.

Grammatical Forms of diner

• past tense: dined
• plural: diners
• comparative: more diner
• superlative: most diner
• present tense: dines
• future tense: will dine
• perfect tense: have dined
• continuous tense: is dining
• singular: diner
• positive degree: diner
• infinitive: to dine
• gerund: dining
• participle: dining

Origin and Evolution of diner

First Known Use: 1815 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'diner' originated from the French word 'dîner' which means 'to dine'. It was later adopted into English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a formal evening meal, the word 'diner' evolved in the early 19th century to refer to a more casual dining establishment, typically a small restaurant serving simple, inexpensive meals.