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Definition of luncheonette

luncheonette

/ˌlʌn.tʃəˈnɛt/
lunch · eon · ette
Plural:luncheonettes
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luncheonette Lexical Profile

luncheonette Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small, informal restaurant or counter-service establishment where light meals, sandwiches, and refreshments are prepared and served.

Example

"The office workers gathered at the corner luncheonette every afternoon for grilled cheese sandwiches and coffee."

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• Rhymes for luncheonette

• Nearby Words

lunchbox
lunchbreak
luncheon
luncheonette
luncher
lunchmeat
lunchpail

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century American English by combining 'luncheon' with the French-derived diminutive suffix '-ette' to denote a small establishment serving light meals.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luncheonette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luncheonette
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