diner

Example Sentences

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Phil Rosenthal likes to sit at the counter of Max & Helen’s, the diner he recently opened with acclaimed chef Nancy Silverton, and chat with people while they eat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

It is many things: diner stalwart, weeknight hero, cafeteria punchline.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

But demand for a table explodes during one of the 13 nights when the Yuletide Carolers come around to sing tableside to each diner.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

And because of L.A.’s moderate climate, the ones here stay the way they are; whereas if you get 18 feet of winter snow, you tend to wear down the diner floor, seats, everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

She gave me a big hug, no questions asked, and drove me to the nearest diner.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon