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deli

/หˆdษ›li/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A store that sells cooked meats, prepared foods, cheeses, and unusual or foreign foodstuffs.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œLet's stop by the neighborhood deli to grab some turkey and Swiss cheese on rye.โ€
  • โ€œThe corner deli makes the best pastrami sandwiches in the entire city.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Shortening of the American English word 'delicatessen', which was borrowed from German 'Delikatessen' (meaning 'delicacies', plural of 'Delikatesse'), ultimately derived from French 'dรฉlicatesse' and Latin 'delicatus' (delicate or pleasing).

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'deli' as a place to get delicious food quickly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œdeliโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œdeliโ€ in English?

In English, deli (noun) is defined as: โ€œA store that sells cooked meats, prepared foods, cheeses, and unusual or foreign foodstuffs.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œdeliโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œLet's stop by the neighborhood deli to grab some turkey and Swiss cheese on rye.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œdeliโ€?

Common synonyms include:delicatessen,grocery store,bodega,market

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œdeliโ€?

Shortening of the American English word 'delicatessen', which was borrowed from German 'Delikatessen' (meaning 'delicacies', plural of 'Delikatesse'), ultimately derived from French 'dรฉlicatesse' and Latin 'delicatus' (delicate or pleasing).