eatery

eat·ery

noun \ˈē-tə-rē\

plural eat·er·ies

Definition of EATERY

: luncheonette, restaurant

Examples of EATERY

1. <we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office>

First Known Use of EATERY

1901

Related to EATERY

Synonyms: beanery, café (also cafe), caff [British], diner, restaurant, grill

Related Words: cafeteria, lunch counter, luncheonette, lunchroom, snack bar; greasy spoon, hash house; chophouse, steak house; pizzeria; coffeehouse, coffee shop, estaminet, teahouse, tearoom, tea shop [chiefly British]; bar, barroom, inn, tavern

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