deli
UK: ˈdeli | US: ˈdeli
n. a shop or counter selling prepared foods, especially cooked meats, cheeses, and salads.
n. (informal) short for "delicatessen."
The word "deli" is a clipped form of "delicatessen," borrowed from German Delikatessen (plural), meaning "fine foods" or "delicacies." The German term derives from French délicatesse (delicacy) and ultimately from Latin delicatus (delightful, dainty). The shortened form "deli" emerged in American English in the early 20th century as a colloquialism for shops specializing in high-quality prepared foods.
I grabbed a sandwich from the deli for lunch.
The neighborhood deli is famous for its homemade pastrami.
She works part-time at a Jewish deli downtown.
Let’s stop by the deli to pick up some cheese and olives.
The deli’s display case was filled with fresh salads and cold cuts.