Meaning & Definition of word "Delicatessen"
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Delicatessen
/ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/
noun:
- 1. A store or market that sells fine, exotic, or prepared foods, especially meats, cheeses, salads, and other specialty items.
- Example: She stopped by the delicatessen to pick up some fresh pastrami for the sandwich.
- 2. A counter or department in a grocery store that sells fine or specialty foods.
- Example: The delicatessen in the grocery store had a wide selection of gourmet cheeses and cured meats.
- 3. An establishment that sells ready-to-eat meals or take-out food.
- Example: After a long day at work, he often visits the delicatessen for a quick meal.
Etymology
From German 'delikatessen', borrowed from the Latin 'delicatus', meaning delicate or luxurious.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deli meats:
Sliced meats typically sold at delicatessens.
take-out from the deli:
Prepared food that can be taken away from the store.
Related Words
gourmet:
Food of high quality and sophistication.
charcuterie:
The art of preparing and assembling cured meats and other delicacies.
Slang Meanings of delicatessen
Meaning: A quick lunch spot.
Example Sentence: Let’s grab something from the deli; I’m starving!
Meaning: A place to find unique snacks.
Example Sentence: The deli has the coolest snacks you can’t find anywhere else!