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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishA shop specializing in ready-to-eat and specialty foods; usually just called a "deli."

Common pairings
Italian delicatessen delicatessen counter

Word forms

delicatessens plural

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Etymology

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

Origin: French

deli food shop delicatessen food

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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.

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