hash house

The term "hash house" is often used in the United States to describe an affordable restaurant that serves simple, hearty meals.

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Definition

B2Culinary

(informal, slang)A low-cost restaurant that offers basic, hearty meals.

Example

  • We grabbed breakfast at a little hash house on the corner.
  • He fondly remembers the hash house where he used to eat during college.

C1Sports

(technical)In rogaining, a central base camp that provides hot meals and a place to sleep.

Example

  • After a long day of rogaining, the participants returned to the hash house for some rest and food.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hash house":

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