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delicatessen

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Noun — A shop selling prepared foods such as cured meats, cheeses, and specialty items.

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Italian delicatessen delicatessen counter

Etymology

From German Delikatessen, "delicacies," itself borrowed from French délicatesse.

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What does “delicatessen” mean?

The word “delicatessen” means a shop selling prepared foods such as cured meats, cheeses, and specialty items. In plain terms, a shop specializing in ready-to-eat and specialty foods; usually just called a "deli.".

How do you pronounce “delicatessen”?

“Delicatessen” is pronounced deh-lih-kuh-TEH-suhn (/ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ in IPA).

How do you use “delicatessen” in a sentence?

Here is “delicatessen” used in a sentence: “The delicatessen down the street imports cheese from Italy.”

What part of speech is “delicatessen”?

“Delicatessen” is a noun.

Where does the word “delicatessen” come from?

The word “delicatessen” comes from French. From German Delikatessen, "delicacies," itself borrowed from French délicatesse.

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