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del·i

deli

 
pronunciation:
de li
part of speech: noun
inflections: delis
definition: A deli is a shop that sells cooked meats, cheeses, and other foods that are ready to eat. Some grocery stores have a department that sells these things, and it is called a "deli" too. The word "deli" is short for the word "delicatessen."
We can get meat for sandwiches at the deli, or we can ask them to make us some sandwiches.