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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

The unions include those for school clerical workers, plant and cafeteria managers, building trades and school police.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

Rachel’s voice carried over the noise of the cafeteria.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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