Cafeteria

/kˌæfɪtˈi‍əɹɪɐ/

/ˌkæfəˈtɪɹiə/

Cafeteria

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

Examples

1. The cafeteria offers a variety of delicious sandwiches and salads.

2. The hospital cafeteria provides nutritious meals for patients and visitors.

3. The employee took a lunch break in the cafeteria.

4. The cafeteria is open from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM for lunch.