Deli
(noun)
- A store or counter where cooked or prepared food, especially meats and cheeses, are sold.
- A store that sells deli meats, cheeses, sandwiches, and often salads and other prepared foods.
Origin:
Deli comes from the german word "delikatessen" which means "delicate things".
Examples:
- I am going to pick up some sandwiches from the deli for lunch.
- The deli is famous for their corned beef sandwiches.
- I always buy my lunch meat at the deli counter at the grocery store.
- We stopped at a local deli for a quick bite to eat.
- I love the variety of sandwiches and salads at the deli.