"cafeteria" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ri.ə/ [US], /ˌkafəˈtɪəri.ə/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cafeteria.wav [UK] Forms: cafeteria [singular], cafeterias [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A cafeteria is a restaurant where people select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat. Tags: Canada, US Synonyms: canteen
    Sense id: simple-cafeteria-en-noun-dsKxpE8W
     
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