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deli

/ˈdɛli/

Meanings
noun
A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving.

Examples :

"Delis usually offer a broader, fresher menu than fast food chains."
food business service place

Related Words

Illustration prepared

prepared verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

Illustration cooked

cooked verb

/kʊkt/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom cooked a delicious pasta dish for dinner. "

Illustration broader

broader adjective

/ˈbrɔːdər/ /ˈbrɑːdər/

Wide in extent or scope.

"the broad expanse of ocean"

Illustration chains

chains noun

/tʃeɪnz/

A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

"He wore a gold chain around the neck."

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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serving verb

/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).

"The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "

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sandwiches noun

/ˈsænwɪdʒɪz/ /ˈsæmwɪdʒɪz/ /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/

A dish or foodstuff where two or more slices of bread serve as the wrapper or container of some other food.

"For lunch, I made sandwiches with ham and cheese. "

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picnic noun

/ˈpɪknɪk/

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

"We went out for a picnic in the forest."

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salads noun

/ˈsælədz/

A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.

"We had salads for lunch at school today with lettuce, tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette dressing. "

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bought verb

/bɔːt/ /bɔt/

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

"My sister bought a new backpack for school. "

Illustration delicatessen

delicatessen noun

/ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/

Delicacies; exotic or expensive foods.

"For our anniversary, we bought a selection of imported cheeses and smoked salmon, a true delicatessen, to enjoy with wine. "

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fresher adjective

/ˈfɹɛʃə/ /ˈfɹɛʃɚ/

Newly produced or obtained; recent.

"He followed the fresh hoofprints to find the deer."