eatery

noun

eat·​ery ˈē-tə-rē How to pronounce eatery (audio)
plural eateries
Synonyms of eaterynext

Examples of eatery in a Sentence

we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
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The eatery, offering classic and modern Italian and American dishes, will replace Lily’s Bistro after a change in ownership, the previous owner confirmed in a comment posted on the restaurant’s Google page. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026 Mohan has no issues with putting limitations on what eateries like 42 Bistro can do, but trusts military personnel to show restraint. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026 There are now 16 Mendocino Farms eateries in the Bay Area — with two more on the way. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 On re-inspection, the eatery had a score of 16. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eatery

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eatery was in 1901

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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eatery. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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