Games

Word of the Day

Video

Blog: Words at Play

My Faves

Dictionary

restaurant

noun res·tau·rant \ˈres-tə-ˌränt, -tränt also -t(ə-)rənt, -tərnt\

: a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Full Definition of RESTAURANT

: a business establishment where meals or refreshments may be purchased

See restaurant defined for English-language learners

See restaurant defined for kids

Origin of RESTAURANT

French, from present participle of restaurer to restore, from Latin restaurare

First Known Use: 1819

Related to RESTAURANT

Synonyms: beanery, café (also cafe), caff [British], diner, eatery, grill

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with RESTAURANT

bon vivant, commandant, complaisant, debridement, debutant, debutante, dilettante, John of Gaunt, intrigant, nonchalant, poste restante, symbiont

RESTAURANT Defined for Kids

restaurant

noun res·tau·rant \ˈre-stə-rənt, -ˌränt\

Definition of RESTAURANT for Kids

: a public eating place

Learn More About RESTAURANT

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for "restaurant"

Spanish Central: Spanish translation of "restaurant"

Nglish: Translation of "restaurant" for Spanish speakers

Britannica English: Translation of "restaurant" for Arabic speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about "restaurant"

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: restaurant carPrevious Word in the Dictionary: restaurAll Words Near: restaurant

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up restaurant? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More