Bodega
A small neighborhood corner store — a New York City institution selling everything from snacks to sandwiches, often with a cat.
Definitions
A cultural touchstone of NYC, particularly in Latino neighborhoods.
Famous for the "bodega cat" that lives in many of them, and for the classic bacon-egg-and-cheese.
A small convenience store, especially in New York City, selling groceries, snacks, drinks, and made-to-order sandwiches. Bodegas are open late and central to neighborhood life.
Bodega In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
From the Spanish word for a storeroom or wine cellar, "bodega" came to mean a small grocery store through Puerto Rican and Latino communities in New York. It's now an iconic part of NYC culture.
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What does bodega mean?
A bodega is a small neighborhood corner store, especially in NYC, selling snacks, groceries, and made-to-order sandwiches.
Where did bodega come from?
From the Spanish word for storeroom, it came to mean a corner grocery through Latino communities in New York.
What is a bodega cat?
A bodega cat is the resident cat many New York bodegas keep, a beloved part of the culture.
How do you use bodega in a sentence?
For example: "grabbing food at the bodega" — meaning the corner store.
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