delicatessen
Delicatessen (noun) means a shop selling prepared foods such as cured meats, cheeses, and specialty items. Example: “The delicatessen down the street imports cheese from Italy.”
How to use delicatessen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shop specializing in ready-to-eat and specialty foods; usually just called a "deli."
Word forms
delicatessens plural
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The _____ down the street imports cheese from Italy.
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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