noun
C2
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delicatessen
deh-lih-kuh-TEH-suhn
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.”
noun
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A shop selling prepared foods such as cured meats, cheeses, and specialty items.
"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."
Common pairings
Italian delicatessen
delicatessen counter
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Word forms
- Plural
- delicatessens
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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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