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UK/["/ˈrestrɒnt/"]/US/["/ˈrestrɑːnt//ˈrestərɑːnt/"]/

Meaning of Restaurant

In simple words: A place where you can buy and eat meals.

Restaurant in a sentence

  • We decided to go to a restaurant for dinner.
  • There's a new Italian restaurant in town.
  • The restaurant was very busy last night.
  • Our favorite restaurant serves the best pizza.

How to use Restaurant

Use 'restaurant' in everyday conversation when talking about places to eat. It's suitable for any setting, but avoid using it in very formal texts where you might prefer 'dining establishment'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'rest' in 'restaurant'—a place to rest and enjoy good food.

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Collocations with Restaurant

Synonyms for Restaurant

  • eatery
  • bistro
  • diner
  • café
  • brasserie

Opposites of Restaurant

Common mistakes with Restaurant

  • Saying 'the restaurant' when referring to restaurants in general.
  • Confusing with 'café', which usually serves lighter meals.
  • Mispronouncing the second syllable, often saying it too quickly.

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Frequently asked questions about Restaurant

What does Restaurant mean?

A place where you can buy and eat meals.

What is the definition of Restaurant?

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

How do you use Restaurant in a sentence?

We decided to go to a restaurant for dinner.

Can you give another example of Restaurant?

There's a new Italian restaurant in town.

What are synonyms for Restaurant?

Common alternatives include eatery, bistro, diner, café, brasserie.

What is the opposite of Restaurant?

Opposite meanings include home, kitchen.

What words go with Restaurant?

It commonly pairs with large, little, small, go out to, go to, visit, offer something, serve something, specialize in something, employee, manager, operator, at a/​the restaurant, in a/​the restaurant.

What are common mistakes when using Restaurant?

Saying 'the restaurant' when referring to restaurants in general. Confusing with 'café', which usually serves lighter meals. Mispronouncing the second syllable, often saying it too quickly.

How do you pronounce Restaurant?

US: /["/ˈrestrɑːnt//ˈrestərɑːnt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrestrɒnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Restaurant?

Use 'restaurant' in everyday conversation when talking about places to eat. It's suitable for any setting, but avoid using it in very formal texts where you might prefer 'dining establishment'.

What CEFR level is Restaurant?

"Restaurant" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.