English

Noun

cafeterie ‎(plural cafeteries)

1. (dated) Cafeteria.
   • 1907, Laura A. Taylor, Three Westerners Abroad, p. 46,

     There is no "diner," so we get off the train for breakfast, and have some more cafeterie experience. A plate, knife and fork are provided, the rest you are expected to do for yourself, pay your bill and depart.

   • 1909, Harvester World, International Harvester Company of America, Vol. 1, p. 28,

     A central kitchen serves a cafeterie, seating two hundred; a café, seating seventy; and a lunch counter with stools for forty.

2. (dated) Pantry, stillroom.
   • 1933, George Orwell, Down and Out in Paris and London, Chapter 9,

     It appeared that the cafeterie was the very lowest post in the hotel, and a dreadful come-down for a waiter […]