The restaurant
Example: Restaurant serves meals and drinks to guests
Definition
"The restaurant" refers to a business establishment where meals and drinks are prepared, served, and sold to customers for consumption on the premises. It is a place designed for dining and socializing, offering various types of cuisine and service styles.
Etymology
The word "restaurant" comes from the French word 'restaurant,' which originally meant 'a restorative food or drink.' It was first used in 16th-century France to describe a type of broth served to revive health. The modern sense of the word as an establishment serving meals dates back to the 18th century.
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"The restaurant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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