Words / B2

del-ik-uh-TESN/ˌdelɪkəˈtesn/

A delicatessen is a shop that sells cooked meats, cheeses, and unusual or imported foods: a local delicatessen; delicatessen counter. Deli (this batch) is the short form; grocer is broader. Name the delicatessen in the land-use survey, then the class. Mix-up: delicatessen vs delicate; dessert; do not write delicatessen for a restaurant that only cooks meals to order with no counter sales.

Meaning

A shop that sells cooked meats, cheeses, and unusual or imported foods.

Examples

• “Name the delicatessen in the land-use survey, then the class, the geography paper said.”
• “An independent delicatessen featured in the high-street case, which is still a named unit — quote turnover if given.”

Good to know

a local delicatessen; delicatessen foods / counter. Short form: deli (this batch). Trap: delicate / a restaurant with no counter. Geography and business. A fine-food shop — name the unit and the class.

Near in meaning

deli, fine-food shop, charcuterie

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