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cafeteria

[kaf-i-teer-ee-uh] / ˌkæf ɪˈtɪər i ə /


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Those injured include 10 students, four teachers, a cafeteria worker and a police officer, he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

To pay the bills at Eastern Michigan University, she worked two jobs, at the cafeteria and as student supervisor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The basic stuff worked just fine, even if it smelled faintly like a school cafeteria.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The union represents more than 30,000 district employees, including teacher aides, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, computer techs, custodians and gardeners.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“Albie, we’ll put your cupcakes in the cafeteria, okay? And then you can pick them up to take home after school is out. Would someone like to volunteer to take them, please?”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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