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Delicatessen

Definition:

A delicatessen (noun) is a shop or a section within a larger grocery store that offers a variety of fine, high-quality, and often imported foods, such as cheese, cold cuts, pickles, olives, salads, and other prepared dishes.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A shop offering a selection of gourmet or exotic foods.

Example Sentence: I stopped by the local delicatessen to pick up some imported French cheese.

Related Products: Imported Cheese, Gourmet Foods

Sense 2:

(Noun) An area within a grocery store with a diverse range of sliced meats and bread for making sandwiches.

Example Sentence: My favorite deli in town has a delicatessen section where I can create my own customized sub sandwich.

Related Products: Sliced Meats, Sub Sandwich Bread

Sense 3:

(Adjective) Relating to or characteristic of Jewish delicatessens and their cuisine.

Example Sentence: The delicatessen-style pastrami sandwich I had for lunch was incredibly delicious.

Related Products: Pastrami, Jewish Cuisine

Sense 4:

(Adjective) Popular among a certain group or locality.

Example Sentence: The delicatessen dish known as poutine is incredibly popular in Canadian cuisine.

Related Products: Poutine, Canadian Cuisine