deli
Definition
Noun: A shop or counter that sells prepared, ready-to-eat foods, such as cooked meats, cheeses, salads, and sandwiches. It is a short form of "delicatessen."
Usage
A deli is a specific type of food retail establishment. You go to a deli to buy food that is already prepared and does not require cooking. You can ask for items to be sliced or weighed for you.
Examples
- I'll stop by the deli to pick up some sandwiches for our lunch.
- The deli on the corner makes the best potato salad.
- She works behind the counter at the local deli.
Advanced Usage
- "Deli counter": This phrase specifically refers to the service counter within a grocery store or market where sliced meats, cheeses, and prepared salads are sold.
- Please take a number and wait for your turn at the deli counter.
- "Deli meat": Refers to sliced, cooked meats typically purchased at a deli.
- He made a sandwich with deli meat and Swiss cheese.
Variants and Related Words
- Delicatessen (n): The full, formal word for a deli. It often implies a wider selection or a more traditional, specialized shop.
- We bought authentic German sausages from the delicatessen.
Synonyms
- Deli counter: Specifically the service area.
- Food shop: A more general term.
- Charcuterie: A shop specializing in prepared meats, especially pork products; this is a more specific, often higher-end type of deli.
Related Phrases
- "To have something from the deli": To eat food purchased from a deli.
- We're not cooking tonight; we'll just have something from the deli.
Noun
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a shop selling ready-to-eat food products
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