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Translate files Delicatessen
/ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A store or market that sells fine, exotic, or prepared foods, especially meats, cheeses, salads, and other specialty items.
She stopped by the delicatessen to pick up some fresh pastrami for the sandwich.
A counter or department in a grocery store that sells fine or specialty foods.
The delicatessen in the grocery store had a wide selection of gourmet cheeses and cured meats.
An establishment that sells ready-to-eat meals or take-out food.
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
A quick lunch spot.
Let’s grab something from the deli; I’m starving!
A place to find unique snacks.
The deli has the coolest snacks you can’t find anywhere else!