| n. pl. | 1. | Relishes for the table; dainties; delicacies. |
| 2. | ready-to-eat foods, such as cold cuts, cooked meats, and prepared salads. | |
| 3. | a store or section of a store where delicatessen{2} is sold. |
| Noun | 1. | delicatessen - ready-to-eat food products Synonyms: delicatessen food |
| 2. | delicatessen - a shop selling delicatessen (as salads or cooked meats) |