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cafeteria

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


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In the cafeteria, he ate a big plate of spaghetti, which he pronounced fine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As if California were to suddenly become akin to Enver Hoxha’s Albania and Brin would be forced to take meals of beetroot and groats in the collective’s cafeteria.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Do they sort of sidle up to you in the elevator and say, “Good job”? Or do they ignore you in the cafeteria and hope that this passes?

From Slate • May 12, 2026

It represents some 30,000 bus drivers, teacher aides, custodians, gardeners, cafeteria workers and technical support staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“I don’t mean here,” Door said, looking around the cafeteria.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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