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restaurant
/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/
The word 'restaurant' is a countable noun, meaning you can have one restaurant or many restaurants. In casual conversation, people often use the word 'place' as a synonym (e.g., "Let's go to that pizza place"). When describing types of restaurants, the adjective usually comes first, such as 'Chinese restaurant' or 'fast-food restaurant'.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is at a PTA meeting and David is in his office.
Karen Smith
That new restaurant on Main is a total dive. Don't even think about it.
David Smith
Too late, already booked a table to pivot our date night there.
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Karen uses the slang term "dive" to describe a low-quality or shabby establishment. David responds using the corporate buzzword "pivot," which he incorrectly applies to a simple change of plans for their dinner.