Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dinner-lady

Noun

/ˈdɪnə ˌleɪdi/

Definition

A dinner-lady is a woman who serves meals to children in a school cafeteria or dining hall.

Examples

The dinner-lady prepared a hearty vegetable soup for lunch.
Every day, the dinner-lady greeted the kids with a smile as they entered the cafeteria.
Many students appreciated the feedback they received from the dinner-lady about healthy eating choices.

Meaning

Dinner-ladies play a crucial role in ensuring that students receive nutritious meals during the school day and often help maintain order in the dining environment.