automat

• Substantiv, das einen Automaten bezeichnet, der Essen ausgibt, oder eine Cafeteria, in der Essen aus solchen Automaten serviert wird.

A noun referring to a vending machine that dispenses food, or a cafeteria where food is served from such machines.

1. Vending machine for foodB1formalamerican

   A machine that dispenses food items when money is inserted.

   Automat für Lebensmittel

   • He bought a sandwich from the automat in the office lobby.
   • The automat offers a variety of snacks and drinks.
   • She inserted a coin into the automat to get a cup of coffee.

   Synonymevending machine

2. Cafeteria with vending machinesB1formalamerican

   A type of restaurant or cafeteria where food and drinks are served primarily from vending machines.

   Automatencafé

   • We had lunch at a classic automat in New York City.
   • The automat was a popular dining spot in the mid-20th century.
   • She enjoyed the convenience of the automat's self-service system.