Greasy Spoon (Noun)
Meaning
A small restaurant specializing in short-order fried foods.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The greasy spoon down the street was famous for its late-night burgers and fries.
- After a long night of partying, we stumbled into a greasy spoon for some much-needed breakfast.
- The greasy spoon on the corner was a local favorite, serving up fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon.
- The diner was a classic greasy spoon, with vinyl booths and a counter lined with stools.
- On our road trip, we stopped at a quirky greasy spoon that served the best fried chicken we'd ever had.