diner

Example Sentences

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They borrowed money and leased an old greasy-spoon diner downtown with two months to renovate before rent was due.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In the back corner booth at a diner in Los Feliz, writer Luke Goebel is shaking off last night’s drive down from San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Service was thoughtful, even as a solo diner, with spot-on recommendations.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s just two doors down from the diner and feels like our community bookstore.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Food smells filled the diner, and she was out of the rain.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt