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deli

[ del-ee ]

noun

Informal.
plural delis
  1. a delicatessen.
  2. food typically sold at a delicatessen, as cold cuts, salads, and pickles.


deli

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. an informal word for delicatessen
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deli1

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening
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“Melbourne has fully embraced the variety and artistry that goes into sandwiches. It’s slowly turning into a mini New York, which is known for its iconic deli culture.”

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The legendary saga of “meat chair,” a wildly expensive single item of patio furniture that was, for a time, regretfully on display in the deli area, hence the name.

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“These condiment bars are an attempt to put a European flair into the deli department and romance into the store,” he noted.

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Jayne Casey, a former member of punk band Big In Japan, now runs a small deli and arts bar District House just around the corner in Victoria Road.

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The rising cost of eggs has left one of the most famous delis in Los Angeles scrambling to keep up.

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