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delicatessen Definition

☆ deli·ca·tes·sen (del′i kə tes′ən)

noun

  1. prepared cooked meats, smoked fish, cheeses, salads, relishes, etc., collectively
  2. a shop where such foods are sold

Etymology: Ger delikatessen, derived by folk etym. < delikat (< Fr délicat) + essen, food, but actually pl. of delikatesse < Fr délicatesse, delicacy (< délicat: see delicate) assoc. with It delicatezza, ult. of same orig.

delicatessen Synonyms

delicatessen

n.

  1. Ready-to-serve foods].

    Varieties of delicatessen food include: cold meats, cold cuts, luncheon meats, salads, cheeses, blintzes, pastries, salami, pastrami, lox, smoked salmon, bologna, turkey, ham, corned beef, roast beef, wurst, bratwurst, knockwurst, liverwurst, kielbasa, smoked meats, sausage, frankfurters, olives, sauerkraut, sauerbraten, hassenpfeffer, pickled peppers, olives, pickled fish, pickled pigs' knuckles, dill pickles, sweet pickles, kosher pickles, gherkins, caviar, lox, knishes, pirogi, anchovies, liver paste, pâté de foie gras;

  2. A place that sells delicatessen, sense 1

    deli*, grocery*, charcuterie (French), salumeria (Italian); see market 1.

delicatessen Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Local shops include two good delicatessens, a health food shop, a quality butcher and a supermarket.
  • have: It is on one of Leeds oldest streets which has a fantastic delicatessen, restaurants, bars, spa and clubs.
  • open: Members of the community have opened delicatessens and cafés in those towns and have provided those locations with different cultural experiences.
  • win: Award winning delicatessen set in an historic forge established over twenty years ago.
  • run: You couldn't run a delicatessen the way that these people have run this country without having the Board of Health close you down.

Adjective modifier

  • Italian: In 1993 it was being sold for a pound a bunch in a smart Italian delicatessen in London's Covent Garden.
  • excellent: The Gourmet's Lair ( at 8 Union Street ) is an excellent delicatessen which includes a salad bar.
  • local: For instance, your local delicatessen gives you a better service ( in most senses ) than your supermarket.
  • small: The only major change in 1998 was the addition of a small delicatessen.
  • good: This must be among the best delicatessens in the country an absolute must for all food lovers.
  • wonderful: The town of Modbury is a short drive away, with its antique shops and wonderful delicatessen.

Modifies a noun

  • counter: However, their internal systems had failed to correct labeling on the delicatessen counters for loose sales of the product.
  • shop: The " epicerie fine " , the equivalent of the delicatessen shop, is more renowned in France.
  • item: Retail shop on site selling complete smoked range as well as carefully selected delicatessen items sourcing locally wherever possible.
  • food: Boasting the best selection of local produce and delicatessen style food for miles around.
  • product: The accent remains on local produce, both for meat and delicatessen products.
  • good: As well as meat and poultry, products such as cheese, pies, and other delicatessen goods are available.

Noun used with modifier

  • class: Effings on the High Street is an expensive and high class delicatessen where lunch consists of quality deli fare sourced from around the world.
  • gourmet: Extras Services Shopping: Good selection for everyday needs as well as numerous gourmet delicatessens, gift and specialty outlets.