Lunch Counter

Pronunciation: /lʌntʃ ˈkaʊntər/

Definitions of lunch counter

noun a counter or bar in a restaurant or diner where food, especially lunch items, is served

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat at the lunch counter in the cafeteria.

A2 At the lunch counter, you can order sandwiches and salads.

B1 The lunch counter at the diner is always busy during lunchtime.

B2 The lunch counter offers a variety of hot and cold dishes for customers.

C1 The lunch counter at the new restaurant has received rave reviews for its innovative menu.

C2 As a food critic, I have sampled many lunch counters around the world to compare their quality and service.

Examples of lunch counter in a Sentence

formal The employees behind the lunch counter served customers efficiently and with a smile.

informal Let's grab a quick bite at the lunch counter before heading back to work.

slang I always love the food at that lunch counter - it's so good!

figurative The lunch counter symbolizes a sense of community and togetherness in the bustling city.

Grammatical Forms of lunch counter

• plural: lunch counters
• comparative: more lunch counter
• superlative: most lunch counter
• present tense: lunch counter
• future tense: will lunch counter
• perfect tense: have lunch countered
• continuous tense: is lunch countering
• singular: lunch counter
• positive degree: lunch counter
• infinitive: to lunch counter
• gerund: lunch countering
• participle: lunch countered

Origin and Evolution of lunch counter

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'lunch counter' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a counter in a restaurant where customers could purchase and consume light meals, the term 'lunch counter' has evolved to encompass a wider range of dining establishments offering quick and casual dining options.