deli
Deli (noun) means a shop selling prepared foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and sandwiches, ready to eat. Example: “We grabbed sandwiches from the deli on the corner.”
How to use deli
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shop or counter selling ready-to-eat foods like cold meats and sandwiches.
Word forms
delis plural, Delis plural
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We grabbed sandwiches from the _____ on the corner.
Etymology
A shortened form of "delicatessen," in use since the 1950s.
Synonyms
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What does “deli” mean?
The word “deli” means a shop selling prepared foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and sandwiches, ready to eat. In plain terms, a shop or counter selling ready-to-eat foods like cold meats and sandwiches.
How do you pronounce “deli”?
“Deli” is pronounced DEH-lee (/ˈdɛli/ in IPA).
How do you use “deli” in a sentence?
Here is “deli” used in a sentence: “We grabbed sandwiches from the deli on the corner.”
What part of speech is “deli”?
“Deli” is a noun.
Where does the word “deli” come from?
The word “deli” dates back to around 1950. A shortened form of "delicatessen," in use since the 1950s.
Is “deli” a common word?
“Deli” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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