deli

/ˈdɛli/
noun
  1. A store or counter that sells ready-to-eat foods, cold cuts, cheeses, salads, and sandwiches.
    • I stopped at the deli to pick up a turkey sandwich for lunch.
    • She works behind the counter at a busy deli in Manhattan.
    • The corner deli has the best potato salad in town.
  2. The section of a grocery store where cold meats, cheeses, and prepared foods are sold.
    • I always buy my olives from the deli section because they have more variety.
    • Can you grab a pound of ham from the deli while you're at the supermarket?
    • The deli counter was crowded with people ordering sliced cheese.
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