cafeteria
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /N/A/
KK: /N/A/
adjective
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available.
Conversation
Have you tried the new cafeteria menu at school?
Not yet, but I heard they have some great options.
Yeah, I think it really improves the variety we can choose from.
For sure! I love having more cafeteria choices for lunch.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
varied
diverse
selective
Antonyms
uniform
singular
identical
noun
Definition
A place where people can buy or bring food to eat, often found in schools or offices, where meals are served at a counter and taken to tables.
Example
After class, we went to the cafeteria to grab lunch together.
Conversation
Have you been to the new cafeteria on campus yet?
Not yet, but I heard they have great food.
Yeah, I tried it yesterday, and the burgers were delicious!
Root Explanation
Cafeteria → It is derived from the Spanish word 'cafetería', which comes from 'café' (meaning coffee) and the suffix '-ería' (meaning a place for). The word refers to a place where coffee and light meals are served.
Memory Tip
Think of a place where coffee ('café') is served, and the '-ería' indicates it's a place for that — that's why a cafeteria is a place for coffee and meals.
Visually Confused Words
feterita
carpenteria