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cafeteria

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


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Those unions represent school police, school clerical workers and custodial and cafeteria supervisors, among others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"People are talking more, going to the shops instead of just sitting in the cafeteria on their phones," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

It would mean 60,000+ district workers — teachers, counselors, nurses, bus drivers, janitors and cafeteria workers — would walk out, crippling school operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Most of the room applauds the tray drop because I believe that’s the officially required response in every school cafeteria and dining hall across America.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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