delicatessen
3 synonyms for delicatessen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shop selling prepared foods such as cured meats, cheeses, and specialty items.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
food shop
delicatessen food
How to use delicatessen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Italian delicatessen
delicatessen counter
Etymology
From German Delikatessen, "delicacies," itself borrowed from French délicatesse.
Full origin of delicatessen →Frequently asked questions
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.
