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- [del-i-kuh-tes-uh n]
- /ˌdɛl ɪ kəˈtɛs ən/
- /ˌdel.ɪ.kəˈtes.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [del-i-kuh-tes-uh n]
- /ˌdɛl ɪ kəˈtɛs ən/
Definitions of delicatessen word
- countable noun delicatessen A delicatessen is a shop that sells high quality foods such as cheeses and cold meats that have been imported from other countries. 3
- noun delicatessen a shop selling various foods, esp unusual or imported foods, already cooked or prepared 3
- noun delicatessen such foods 3
- noun delicatessen prepared cooked meats, smoked fish, cheeses, salads, relishes, etc., collectively 3
- noun delicatessen a shop where such foods are sold 3
- noun delicatessen a store selling foods already prepared or requiring little preparation for serving, as cooked meats, cheese, salads, and the like. 1
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Origin of delicatessen
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90, Americanism; < German, plural of Delikatesse dainty < French délicatesse
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Parts of speech for Delicatessen
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preposition
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determiner
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delicatessen popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
delicatessen usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delicatessen
noun delicatessen
- cafeteria — A cafeteria is a restaurant where you choose your food from a counter and take it to your table after paying for it. Cafeterias are usually found in public buildings such as hospitals and stores.
- restaurant — an establishment where meals are served to customers.
- cafe — A café is a place where you can buy drinks, simple meals, and snacks, but, in Britain, not usually alcoholic drinks.
- deli — A deli is a shop or part of a shop that sells food such as cheese and cold meat. Deli is an abbreviation for 'delicatessen'.
- charcuterie — cooked cold meats
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